Russia Says EU No Longer Peaceful Project

Europe's peoples do not want to fight Russia, and Russia does not want nor prepare for war with Europe, Putin declared.

Consensus

The European Union is no longer considered a peaceful project by Russian officials.
Russia is viewed as a long-term threat in EU and NATO strategic documents.
No formal offers from Ukraine or the EU to discuss Russia's security demands have been received by the Kremlin.
Russia's economic focus is shifting toward the East and North.
Russia's economic ties with Europe are declining due to sanctions and reduced gas flows.
Russia is preparing for new trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. in November.
Russia's proposals for a security system for Russia and Ukraine are being taken more seriously by EU and NATO.

Points of divergence

Russia will be considered a threat regardless of the outcome of Ukrainian negotiations. — interfax
Some in Europe want to label Russia as an existential threat in official documents. — interfax
The idea of returning to 'business as usual' with the West is impossible due to a changing multipolar world. — interfax
The decline in Russia-Europe trade is due to structural changes in the global economy, not just political will. — interfax
No statements have been received from Kyiv or Brussels indicating readiness to negotiate on Russia's security interests. — vedomosti
EU and NATO have begun to take Russia's proposals more seriously, though not fully satisfyingly. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Putin informed Uitkoff of Russia's readiness to resume trilateral talks in early November. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
The next round of trilateral talks may be held in Abu Dhabi. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Putin, Xi Jinping, and Trump have confirmed their intention to meet at the APEC summit in Shenzhen. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
European leaders are concerned about provoking a crisis between Ukraine and the U.S. due to public criticism of Trump by Zelensky. — novaya_eu
Zelensky has publicly criticized Trump but privately complied with U.S. demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. — novaya_eu
The U.S. administration under Trump has shifted toward a more favorable stance toward Russia. — novaya_eu

Coverage (20 sources)

Europe's peoples do not want to fight Russia, and Russia does not want nor prepare for war with Europe, Putin declared. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Russia does not seek war with Europe, Putin says — Вести
Unwillingness of European peoples to fight with Russia is becoming obvious, Putin declared — Вести
Grushko named condition for continuation of Russia and EU dialogue — Вести
Russian Foreign Ministry names EU's main goal — Вести
In Moscow, it is believed that the European Union can no longer be discussed as a peaceful project — Интерфакс
Every visit by Whitlock to the Russian Federation makes Europe reflect on its own helplessness — Вести
In the Kremlin did not hear about Ukraine and EU readiness to transition to dialogue on RF terms — Ведомости
In the Kremlin, it was stated that the EU and NATO began to approach Russia's proposals on Ukraine more seriously — The Moscow Times
Europe will not help in negotiations on Ukraine, Peskov stated — Вести
Likachev called on Europe to abandon confrontation in the Arctic region — Вести
Sosnovsky: The European Union is preparing for a prolonged confrontation with Moscow — Вести
Europe accused of attempting to derail Ukraine negotiation process — Вести
Deputy Gigin: Europeans are betting on an "explosion" of Russia from within — Вести
FT Columnist: European leaders prepare for direct talks with Putin — Вести
Gigin explained why the EU is now actively talking about 'provocations' by Russia and Belarus — Вести
Rar stated that Europe is no longer able to fulfill Zelensky's requests — Вести
Better not to listen aloud — Новая газета Европа
Main statements by Zakharova at the briefing: — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Journalist Khabarov points out Europe's lack of cards for Zelensky — Вести

Russia Says EU No Longer Peaceful Project

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Coverage (20 sources)

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