Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on November 13, 2026 that European nations must demonstrate a genuine intention to contribute to peace before Russia will agree to their participation in peace talks

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.

Negotiations and proposals for a ceasefire or peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine.