Russia Reports Slow but Steady Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks, Accuses Europe of Undermining Effort

Russia said on Dec. 25 that negotiations with the United States aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are making slow but steady progress, as Moscow accused Western European countries of trying to derail diplomatic efforts and Kyiv warned that key issues remain unresolved.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters in Moscow that talks with Washington on a possible settlement between Russia and Ukraine were advancing, albeit gradually, and urged the United States to resist what she described as disruptive actions by European allies.