DISINFO: It is normal that the EU be excluded from peace talks as it is a peace hater
SUMMARY
European officials are resentful of their lack of engagement in the diplomatic process on Ukraine. But this is natural and inevitable. The EU has done everything it can to be seen as an entity that hates the idea of peace in Ukraine, if that idea differs from the EU's vision.
RESPONSE
This is a recurring disinformation narrative from pro-Kremlin outlets portraying the EU as the obstacle to peace in Ukraine and accusing it of warmongering.
This claim is made in the context of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It seeks to whitewash and shift the blame for the continuation of the war away from Russia. As we explore in our article - The old deceiver, this is entirely consistent with Moscow’s three-year-long strategy of attempting to claim ownership over the peace narrative while relentlessly pursuing war.
From the onset of the war, the European Union and its member states have, with their partners and allies, underlined the need to put an end to it through a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law. The latest European Council conclusions restate the principles the EU supports in the pursuit of a just and long-lasting peace.
The European Union is committed to achieving a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine, ensuring that Kyiv’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected.
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