Putin is ready for dialogue with the EU but will not initiate it, the Kremlin says


Reuters | Moscow | Updated: 08-05-2026 15:36 IST | Created: 08-05-2026 15:36 IST
Putin is ready for dialogue with the EU but will not initiate it, the Kremlin says
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​Russian President ‌Vladimir Putin is ​ready to negotiate ‌with anyone, including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on ‌Friday after the ‌Financial Times reported that European Union leaders were ⁠preparing ​for potential ⁠talks.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said ⁠Putin had repeatedly said ​that he was ready ⁠to negotiate. Russia is ⁠ready ​for dialogue with the Europeans but ⁠will not initiate it, ⁠Peskov added.

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