Kremlin Declares Near Absence of Relations with EU and Poland, Dismisses UK-Based US Soldier Allegations

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian Presidential Administration, announced at a press conference that Moscow has not received any request from Norway for renewed talks with President Vladimir Putin. He also commented on a new maritime partnership agreement among Nordic countries, stating that it requires assessment for potential implications for Russia.

Peskov elaborated on Moscow’s ties with Warsaw and the European Union, asserting, “Russia practically has no relations with Poland and the EU as a whole, and it is difficult to imagine these relations becoming more complex than their current state.” He further dismissed any Russian connection to the case of a US soldier apprehended in Britain, who had been accused of alleged cooperation with Russian intelligence services.

The “Nordic Naval Task Force” initiative was signed on November 10, 2026, involving the naval forces of the United Kingdom and its allies within the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). The stated objective of this initiative is to enhance maritime cooperation and bolster security in the Baltic Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Northern European regions.

In another segment of the press conference, the Kremlin spokesperson indicated that the Russian delegation engaged in trilateral negotiations with representatives from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi is continuously briefing the President on the progress of the discussions. Peskov added that the Russian delegation is scheduled to announce the outcomes of the talks today and that it is necessary to await the conclusion of the session to evaluate the achievements of these dialogues. He also emphasized that Russian representatives in Abu Dhabi have had no contact with European parties.

Peskov mentioned that the subject of the trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi was raised during the recent discussion between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The trilateral talks involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine commenced in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, November 10, and entered their second day on Wednesday.