Putin also claimed that Zelensky’s European allies have pushed for demands that are “absolutely unacceptable."

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said he is ready to go to war with Europe, accusing EU leaders of sabotaging peace talks with the US. “We are not planning to go to war with Europe, but if Europe wants to and starts,

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that European claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to restore the Soviet Union were wrong and that claims Putin plans to invade a NATO member were complete stupidity.

Sergey Karaganov, one of Putin's top advisors, spoke to the TV channel Russia-1 about his opinion on the future of the war in Ukraine.

European Union leaders have committed to funding Ukraine's economic and military needs for the next two years.

Vladimir Putin has declared Russia is “ready now” if Europe wants a war, seemingly throwing Donald Trump’s renewed peace talk efforts out the window. Speaking after an investment forum in Moscow, the Russian president insisted Europe has no interest in a ceasefire and only wants the Ukraine war to continue.

European governments are fearful that Washington is laying the groundwork for an ultimatum to Kyiv on Moscow's terms.

Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough