The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the European Union of trying to undermine the upcoming summit between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump, which is slated to take place in Budapest. Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the EU is carrying out “active subversive actions” ahead of the meeting, aiming to derail any peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Her remarks followed a report in the Spanish newspaper El País that described the EU’s view of the talks as a “political nightmare,” because the summit will discuss a potential settlement without the bloc’s participation.
Zakharova claimed that the “aggressive Western European community” seeks to intensify the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, citing actions dating back to 2022 when, she said, the EU thwarted peace talks in Istanbul. Former Ukrainian chief negotiator David Arakhamia alleged that Ukraine withdrew from dialogue after former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to keep fighting; Johnson has denied the allegation. Zakharova dismissed occasional calls for peace from EU capitals and London as “camouflage,” asserting that they are actually working to exacerbate the war.
The announcement of the Putin‑Trump summit came after a nearly two‑and‑a‑half‑hour phone call between the two leaders. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the venue was proposed by Trump and quickly accepted by Putin. The meeting is expected to occur within the next two weeks or shortly thereafter.
The summit carries significant implications for the Ukraine conflict, which has persisted since 2014. While the international community continues to call for a peaceful resolution, ongoing tensions between Russia and the West have hampered progress. The Putin‑Trump meeting could offer an opportunity for advancement, but the EU’s alleged attempts to undermine the talks have raised concerns about its role in the conflict. As events unfold, the actions of the key players will be crucial in shaping the region’s future, with the world watching closely.
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