Arya News - Robert Fico has blasted the West’s pushback against direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine proposed by Putin.
Robert Fico has blasted the West’s pushback against direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. “It is extremely important for many Western countries to keep this war going,” the Slovak prime minister said at a press conference upon completing his visit to Russia. Still, he remained cautiously optimistic, saying: “I believe that this point of view will change, I will remind you again that this is a matter for Ukraine and Russia, if they are interested in negotiating, let them do so.” But don’t forget who sabotaged such talks back in 2022, he noted, in an apparent reference to Ukraine and its handlers.While US President Donald Trump called Putin"s offer "potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine," and promised to continue working with both sides, Emmanuel Macron was not at all enthusiastic.Vladimir Putin"s proposal is "a first step, but not enough," Macron said on Sunday. "An unconditional ceasefire is not preceded by negotiations," the French president told reporters on his return from Ukraine.