# Kremlin aide: Dialogue with EU on Ukraine is necessary as Europe wants war to continue

https://mins.news/en/item/114696

- TASS, 2026-10-25 12:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2207519

> Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said the Kremlin believes dialogue with the European Union should continue because Europe is committed to prolonging the conflict in Ukraine. He said talks with Kiev alone are insufficient and that Europe’s position may be crucial.

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