Kremlin Warns Ukraine Over African Interference as Putin Affirms Openness to Peace Talks

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to engage with leaders worldwide to achieve a peaceful settlement regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Referring to Putin’s recent phone calls with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Peskov emphasized that the Russian leader has always maintained readiness for diplomatic contacts aimed at resolving the Ukrainian issue and will continue to welcome such initiatives moving forward.

The Kremlin spokesman added that if rationality eventually prevails in Europe, the number of leaders reaching out to Moscow will rise; otherwise, such diplomatic engagements will not increase. He also noted that the participation of European nations in trilateral negotiations concerning Ukraine was not discussed.

Addressing geopolitical friction beyond Europe, Peskov stated that Ukraine is attempting to interfere with Russian interests in Africa, prompting Moscow to implement all necessary countermeasures. He characterized Kyiv’s efforts in Africa as destructive and detrimental to the entire continent.