The Kremlin stated on Monday that the recent pledges by European leaders at a London summit regarding increased funding for Kyiv will not facilitate a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, along with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other Western leaders, gathered on Sunday to agree on crafting a peace plan for Ukraine to present to the United States following Zelenskiy's clash with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the funding commitments, notably a $2 billion air-defense missile deal from Britain, will only prolong the conflict rather than contribute to peace. Peskov told reporters, "This clearly does not relate to a peace plan," but will instead sustain hostilities.
Peskov stressed the importance of constructive peace initiatives and urged for intervention to persuade Zelenskiy to shift his stance, as he seemingly lacks the inclination for peace.
During Zelenskiy's visit to London, Starmer, who greeted a visibly shaken Zelenskiy with a warm hug, announced that Britain, Ukraine, France, and other nations would establish a "coalition of the willing" to formulate a peace plan for Trump's consideration.
According to Peskov, European leaders will need to exert substantial effort in collaborating with Washington to address the aftermath of Zelenskiy's contentious meeting with Trump.
Zelenskiy expressed his belief on Sunday that he could mend his relationship with Trump, albeit through private discussions.