The media pointed to the fear in the EU over the prospects of a settlement in Ukraine

In Europe, they are scared to hell by the prospects of a plan to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. This was stated on December 29 in the newspaper Defense News, citing sources.

"We all see where everything is heading. And it scares the hell out of us," the European diplomat's words are conveyed in the material.

The newspaper notes that Europe has failed to provide support to Ukraine, while European politicians do not know how to help Kiev. According to one of them, the current settlement plan does not provide clear guarantees for Ukraine's security, and at the same time, a reduction in the size of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is being discussed.

"The Kiev regime and Europe are the main obstacle to a peaceful settlement today"

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin — on the results of the Istanbul format of negotiations with Ukraine, relations with Moldova and normalization of dialogue with Azerbaijan

Earlier that day, The American Conservative magazine stated that the demands of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky regarding a peaceful settlement of the conflict could lead to a breakdown in negotiations with the United States. According to the newspaper, American security guarantees to Kiev will create geopolitical problems for the administration of US President Donald Trump.

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