The Kremlin considers it pointless for Europe to participate in the settlement negotiations.

Dmitry Peskov stated that Europe's participation in Ukraine peace talks would be pointless under current attitudes, criticizing Brussels for seeking Russia's strategic defeat. Yuri Ushakov suggested that initial negotiations should involve a tripartite format with Russia, the US, and Ukraine, allowing for European involvement later. Meanwhile, Russian forces reported advances on all fronts, with significant Ukrainian casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that Russian attacks left hundreds of thousands without power, targeting energy infrastructure. Additionally, drone strikes in occupied regions resulted in civilian casualties, prompting investigations by Russian authorities.