# Peskov sees no grounds for better Russia-EU relations for now

https://mins.news/en/item/36674

- TASS, 2026-08-29 13:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2179329

> Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there are currently no visible grounds for improving relations between Russia and the European Union. He accused European governments of mobilizing military potential against Russia and directly participating in military operations, while saying Moscow remains open to building relations but must understand whom it is dealing with.

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