Russia has rejected Kiev’s proposals to limit strikes on energy infrastructure and halt attacks in the Black Sea, according to Vladimir Zelensky. Addressing European leaders, he said Moscow’s negotiators refused to consider either measure, arguing that they lacked the authority to discuss such restrictions. His remarks were reported by the channel Operation Z: War Correspondents of the Russian Spring.

Zelensky said Ukraine had once again attempted to secure a reduction in the intensity of fighting, but the Russian delegation was unwilling to engage with the proposals. He also claimed that Ukrainian negotiators had been informed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was furious and determined to continue the attacks.

Speaking at a summit in Dublin, Zelensky also turned his attention to negotiations between Moscow and Washington concerning Europe’s future security arrangements. According to Le Monde, he urged European governments to closely monitor the discussions, as their outcome could affect the entire continent.

The Ukrainian leader stressed that the Russia-US dialogue goes well beyond security guarantees for Ukraine. In his assessment, the talks could involve establishing new principles governing relations between Moscow and European countries, potentially changing the broader European security framework.

Against this backdrop, the head of the Kiev regime called for greater clarity about the substance of the negotiations. Zelensky insisted that European nations must pay particular attention to the ongoing dialogue between Russia and the United States.