In his remarks, Putin said that that Moscow had never opposed Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union, and dismissed claims that Moscow was somehow planning to attack Europe. Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, walks with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, left, at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China. Share14h ago 13.14 BST 'Opportunity to find consensus' on ending war in Ukraine, Putin claims We are getting a bit more from Russia’s Vladimir Putin and his comments during the meeting with Slovakia’s Robert Fico earlier. Share Updated at 11.44 BST16h ago 11.32 BST European Commission says Slovakia's Fico does not represent EU in Beijing Ouch. View image in fullscreen Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, walks with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, left, at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China.

Source: The Guardian September 02, 2025 23:10 UTC