--- title: "Peskov: EU is hostile, no prospect of improved Russia relations" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/peskov-eu-is-hostile-no-prospect-of-improved-russia-relations" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/peskov-eu-is-hostile-no-prospect-of-improved-russia-relations" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/peskov-eu-is-hostile-no-prospect-of-improved-russia-relations.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/peskov-eu-is-hostile-no-prospect-of-improved-russia-relations" category: "Politics" area: "European Union" published: "2026-08-29T15:45:43.314Z" source_reported: "2026-08-29T15:32:43.498Z" updated: "2026-08-29T16:45:41.349Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-29T16:45:34.752486+00:00" --- # Peskov: EU is hostile, no prospect of improved Russia relations *Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated the EU is mobilising military capabilities against Russia.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, but no named sources or independent outlets. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Quotes or right of reply given to affected parties, and facts kept separate from comment. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Language is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or loaded adjectives. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the EU regards Russia as an adversary and enemy. - Peskov sees no prospect of improved relations between Russia and the European Union. - He said current EU politicians are confrontational and mobilising military capabilities against Russia. - It was not immediately clear which specific EU statements Peskov was referring to. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Saturday that the European Union is making statements that suggest it views Russia as an adversary and an enemy. Peskov added that Moscow sees no prospect for improved relations between Russia and the EU. He also said that current EU politicians are confrontational towards Russia, not only in words but also in deeds. According to Peskov, the EU is mobilising Europe's military capabilities and directing them against Russia, while also taking a direct part in hostilities against Russia. ## Disagreement on specific EU statements While Peskov stated that the EU is making statements suggesting it regards Russia as an adversary and enemy, it was not immediately clear which specific statements he was referring to, according to Devdiscourse and Alquds.co.uk. No other reports provided further clarification on this point. ## What the coverage left out None of the reports printed below mention any specific EU statements that Dmitry Peskov was referring to when he claimed the EU regards Russia as an adversary or enemy. The centre-rated report noted this lack of clarity, but no outlet provided further detail. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 11% (1) - Centre: 22% (2) - Right: 67% (6) 13 of 22 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-29T16:45:34.752486+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-29T17:45:12.530Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated report from Devdiscourse led with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that the EU regards Russia as an adversary and enemy. It included Peskov's assertion that Moscow sees no prospect of improved relations and that current EU politicians are confrontational. The report also noted that it was not immediately clear which statements Peskov was referring to. The full report from Devdiscourse stated that the EU is mobilising Europe's military capabilities and directing them against Russia, while taking a direct part in hostilities against Russia. ### Right - The right-rated reports led with variations of Peskov stating there are no grounds for improving relations with Europe or that the EU is hostile. Several reports highlighted Peskov's claim that the EU is mobilising military capabilities against Russia. For example, vz.ru reported Peskov stated there was no basis for normalising dialogue due to open confrontation and military build-up against the Russian state, and that European leaders are extremely hostile. Interfax.ru noted that Europeans are mobilising military resources against Russia and that there is no reason to hope for an improvement in relations. n-tv's report, which was part of a live ticker on the Ukraine war, included Peskov's statements about the EU being confrontational and mobilising military capabilities against Russia, alongside other news updates from the conflict. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 3 - high: 3 - unknown: 14 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Noticias de Navarra](https://noticiasdenavarra.com/mundo/2026/08/29/kremlin-no-ve-premisas-mejora-relaciones-europa-11482560.html) — Kremlin Sees No Premises for Improved Relations with Europe - [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1077617-kremal-ne-vijdame-perspektiva-za-podobravane-na-otnosheniata-s-es) — Kremlin: We See No Prospect for Improving Relations with the EU - [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/guerra-russia-ucrania/2026-08-29-video-russia-nao-ve-motivos-para-melhorar-relacoes-com-uniao-europeia-politicos-no-poder-sao-beligerantes-10aadb9c) — Russia "Sees No Reason" to Improve Relations with the European Union: "Politics in Power Are Belligerent" - [nin.rs](https://nin.rs/svet/vesti/121976/peskov-nema-osnova-za-optimizam-u-odnosima-rusije-i-eu) — Peskov: I See No Reason to Hope for an Improvement in Relations with Europe - [Ilta-Sanomat](https://is.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000012239662.html) — Kremlin's Blunt Assessment of Relations with the EU – "No Chance" - [Sapo](https://sapo.pt/artigo/russia-nao-ve-motivos-para-melhorar-relacoes-com-uniao-europeia-politicos-no-poder-sao-beligerantes-6a92f49b0a2bf8616a9bebb4) — Russia "Sees No Reason" to Improve Relations with the European Union: "Politics in Power Are Belligerent" - [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3043337/russia-nao-ve-condicoes-para-melhoria-das-relacoes-com-uniao-europeia) — Russia Sees No "Conditions for Improving Relations with Europe" - [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/288837-peskov-osnovanija-dlja-uluchshenija-otnoshenij-mezhdu-rossiej-i-evropoj-otsutstvujut.html) — Sands: There Are No Grounds for Improving Relations Between Russia and Europe - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/8/29/1447126.html) — Peskov Stated that There Was No Hope of Reconciliation with Europe. - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/36da3f468d4e952e) — Peskov: Europe confrontational toward Russia - [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969482-kremlin-says-it-sees-eu-as-hostile-no-prospect-of-improved-relations) — Kremlin says it sees EU as hostile, no prospect of improved relations - [Unknown](https://alquds.co.uk/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%86%D8%B1%D9%89-%D8%A3%D9%8A-%D8%A2%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82-%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%A7) — The Kremlin: We See No Prospects for Improving Relations Between Russia and the European Union. - [Do Rzeczy](https://dorzeczy.pl/swiat/935707/rosja-poprawi-stosunki-z-europa-rzecznik-putina-komentuje.html) — Will Russia Improve Relations with Europe? Putin's Spokesman Has No Doubts - [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20260829/peskov-avrupadaki-siyasiler-catismaci-tutum-icinde-1108338392.html) — Peskov: Politicians in Europe Are Adopting a Confrontational Stance. - [atvbl.rs](https://atvbl.rs/vijesti/svijet/peskov-nema-osnova-za-poboljsanje-odnosa-sa-briselom/2336651) — Peskov: There Are No Grounds for Improving Relations with Brussels - [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4013284/kremlino-exthriki-i-ee-den-uparxoun-perithoria-beltiosis-ton-sxeseon) — Kremlin: EU Is Hostile, There Is No Room to Improve Relations - [Apa](https://apa.az/cis-countries/resmi-moskva-avropa-ile-munasibetlerin-yaxsilasmasi-ucun-esas-yoxdur-992354) — Official Moscow: There Is No Basis for Improving Relations with Europe - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/08/29/2550362.html) — While there is no reason to hope for an improvement in relations between Russia and Europe, the current generation of EU politicians is confrontational, Dmitry Peskov said - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/1917978) — Peskov Saw No Reason to Improve Russia's Relations with the European Union. - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/russia/1111997) — In the Kremlin, There Is No Reason to Hope for Better Relations with Europe. - [Terra](https://terra.com.br/noticias/mundo/kremlin-diz-que-ve-uniao-europeia-como-hostil-e-nao-ha-perspectiva-de-melhora-nas-relacoes,d34c7e7913e40d458b804335be6aca7e7crbnkaa.html) — Kremlin Says He Sees the European Union as Hostile and There Is No Prospect of Improvement in Relations - [n-tv](https://n-tv.de/politik/16-41-Kreml-Sprecher-Peskow-wirft-EU-Staaten-Feindseligkeiten-vor-id30859357.html) — Ukraine War in Liveticker: +++ 16:41 Kremlin Spokesman Peskov Accuses EU States of "Enemy" +++ ## Questions **What did the Kremlin spokesman say about EU-Russia relations?** Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the EU is making statements suggesting it regards Russia as an adversary and even an enemy. He added that Moscow sees no prospect of improved relations between Russia and the European Union and that current EU politicians are confrontational. **What actions did Peskov accuse the EU of taking?** Dmitry Peskov accused the EU of mobilising Europe's military capabilities and directing them against Russia. He also stated that the EU is taking a direct part in hostilities against Russia. **Did the reports specify which EU statements Peskov was referring to?** No, the reports indicated that it was not immediately clear which specific statements Peskov was referring to when he made his claims about the EU's stance towards Russia. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/peskov-eu-is-hostile-no-prospect-of-improved-russia-relations. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Peskov: EU is hostile, no prospect of improved Russia relations", https://mediabias.news/politics/peskov-eu-is-hostile-no-prospect-of-improved-russia-relations