Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed the U.S. decision, calling it “the best contribution to the cause of peace” and suggesting it could encourage Ukraine to engage in peace talks. Peskov also noted that this shift aligned with the Trump administration’s foreign policy vision.
Meanwhile, European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, with the UK committing additional aid and defense support. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing since February 2022.
