DISINFO: Western calls for negotiations are a tactical ploy to reload Kyiv with weapons
SUMMARY
Moscow sees Western calls for talks as a tactical ploy to reload Kyiv with weapons and ammunition. This is the path of war, not of a peaceful settlement.
RESPONSE
A recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative claiming that the West is not interested in peace.
Western leaders have been continuously calling for talks and a peaceful solution to stop Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, but Moscow has been ignoring these efforts. The West is not interested in the continuation of the war at the heart of Europe. By fully supporting Ukraine, the West does not interfere or deprive the Ukrainian people of peace talks. "Ukraine will decide political conditions for peace," as French President Macron said.
The West supports Ukraine with military and financial aid for the country’s efficient self-defence, in accordance with the UN Charter Article 51, to stop Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Accusing Europe of warmongering aims to divert attention away from Russia’s responsibility for its unprovoked and unjustified attack against Ukraine.
As far as peace negotiations are concerned, the EU Council Conclusions of 09 February 2023 state unequivocally:
"Russia must stop this atrocious war immediately. The European Union will stand by Ukraine with its steadfast support for as long as it takes."
The EU supports Ukraine’s initiative for a just peace, including:
- President Zelenskyy’s peace formula
- Ukraine’s 10-point peace plan
- a peace formula summit.
Pro-Kremlin disinformation has systematically instrumentalised the narrative that Russia wants peace in Ukraine, but, as evidenced by Russia's actions in Ukraine, such statements are merely empty PR stunts deployed to garner support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine.
See other similar cases: the EU does not want peace, only total defeat of Russia; Russia is ready to negotiate for peace, but the Kyiv regime wants to continue the war.