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The European Union dismisses hopes for a near-term peace deal, stating Russia shows "no tangible signs" of serious engagement and is instead using delay tactics while intensifying attacks.

The dove has not yet flown. In a sobering assessment of the war in Ukraine, the European Union has declared that Russia is showing "no tangible signs" of serious engagement in peace talks, effectively dousing the flickering hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough.
This statement is a reality check for the international community. While rumors of back-channel talks and "peace plans" have swirled in recent weeks, the EU's assessment suggests that these are mere smoke and mirrors. On the ground, the war machine grinds on, impervious to the rhetoric of negotiation.
Speaking from Brussels, EU spokespersons highlighted the disconnect between Moscow’s words and its actions. "We see no de-escalation," the statement noted. "Instead, we see a recalibration of forces and a continuation of maximalist objectives."
The phrase "no tangible signs" is diplomatic code for "they are wasting our time." It implies that any participation by Russian envoys in preliminary discussions has been performative, designed to buy time or sow division among Western allies rather than to find a genuine compromise.
While diplomats talk, soldiers die. The EU noted that Russian offensives in the east remain ferocious. You cannot negotiate peace while simultaneously launching mass drone strikes on civilian power grids. This cognitive dissonance is the primary barrier to any ceasefire.
President Zelenskyy has echoed these sentiments, accusing Moscow of feigning interest in peace to undermine global resolve. The EU's alignment with this view solidifies the Western front: sanctions will stay, weapons will flow, and trust remains at zero.
This assessment points to a protracted conflict. If Russia is not ready to talk seriously, the war will be decided on the battlefield, not in a conference room in Geneva. The "tangible signs" the world is waiting for—troop withdrawals, a cessation of shelling—remain absent.
For now, the EU's message is grim but clear: do not mistake silence for agreement, and do not mistake a pause for peace. The war continues.
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