Russian Officials Say Kyiv Not Ready for Compromise, EU Role Limited to Support

Russian officials stated that Ukrainian representatives are not prepared to compromise in ongoing talks. They added that the European Union cannot serve as a mediator but may provide a supportive role. The comments addressed the status of negotiations over the conflict in Ukraine. Officials described the current positions as unchanged and indicated no immediate shift toward agreement.

The officials specified that the European Union lacks the standing to mediate directly. They said the bloc could still contribute in a secondary capacity if both sides agree. No timeline for further talks was provided in the statements.