# Kremlin says Russia is not seeking a US-Europe split over Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/96287

- TASS, 2026-10-12 10:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2200847

> Dmitry Peskov said Moscow wants effective measures and responsible solutions to enable a peaceful settlement, not a split between the United States and Europe over Ukraine. He was responding to a question about whether Donald Trump’s position could drive such a division. The article also reports Trump’s call for Ukraine to choose a new leader and Ursula von der Leyen’s assurance of EU support for Zelensky, including funds for more projectiles and drones.

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