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US wants peace in Ukraine, but Euro-Nazis do everything to prevent it — Kremlin aide

Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev said the US wants to resolve the Ukraine issue politically and diplomatically, but 'Euro-Nazis' are hindering the process. He stressed Russia's readiness for talks under its own conditions, citing the need to protect Russian-speaking people in Donbas.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 10, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev stated that the United States wants to resolve the Ukraine issue, but alleged that 'Euro-Nazis' are obstructing the process. In an interview with Vesti, Patrushev, who also heads Russia's Maritime Board, said that both President Donald Trump and the United States genuinely want to reach an agreement, but that European forces he described as 'Euro-Nazis' are actively preventing a settlement.

Coverage Comparison

Patrushev's remarks were reported in two TASS English-language articles, both dated July 10. The reports focus on his statements regarding US intentions, the alleged European obstruction, and Russia's position on negotiations. Both articles quote Patrushev directly, presenting his views on the conflict and the conditions for talks.

Key Claims

US position on Ukraine

Patrushev said that "Trump and the United States - they really want to resolve the issue and want to reach an agreement." He reiterated this in a second interview, noting that the US wants to settle the Ukrainian issue politically and diplomatically.

Alleged European obstruction

Patrushev claimed that "the Euro-Nazis in Europe do not want to come to an agreement in any way" and are "doing everything to ensure that, even if Ukraine agrees to come to an agreement, this does not happen in any case." He said these forces "spare no effort" to prevent a settlement.

Influence on Zelensky's team

Patrushev asserted that "Euro-Nazis" influence Vladimir Zelensky's team through various means, including "financial, material, military [tools] and so on." He expressed a preference for reaching an agreement without military methods.

Russia's conditions for talks

Patrushev said Russia does not refuse to engage in talks on the Ukrainian settlement but has set forth its conditions. He underscored the need to protect Russian-speaking people in Donbas, whom he said the "neo-Nazi regime" has declared to be terrorists. "We cannot abandon those Russian-speaking people in Donbas, including the elderly, children, and everyone else," he said, adding that the goals of the special operation would be achieved.

How this outlet told it

TASS — English as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC

Framing: US willingness to resolve Ukraine issue — Critical of European influence

Facts Included:

Nikolay Patrushev stated that the US wants to resolve the Ukraine issue
Patrushev claimed Euro-Nazis are hindering the resolution process
Patrushev mentioned Euro-Nazis' influence on Vladimir Zelensky's team

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TASS — English as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC

Framing: Russia's stance on Ukrainian settlement talks — Defensive of Russian actions

Facts Included:

Russia's conditions for engaging in talks on the Ukrainian settlement
The US wants to settle the Ukrainian issue politically and diplomatically
European Nazis' influence on Vladimir Zelensky's team
The impact of the conflict on Russian-speaking people in Donbas

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimNikolay Patrushev stated that the US wants to resolve the Ukraine issue. The US wants to settle the Ukrainian issue politically and diplomatically.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
ClaimPatrushev claimed Euro-Nazis are hindering the resolution process. European Nazis spare no effort not to let the Ukrainian issue be settled.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
ClaimPatrushev mentioned Euro-Nazis' influence on Vladimir Zelensky's team. They use various tools to influence Vladimir Zelensky’s team.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
ClaimRussia's conditions for engaging in talks on the Ukrainian settlement have been set forth by Nikolay Patrushev.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
ClaimThe conflict has an impact on Russian-speaking people in Donbas, whom the neo-Nazi regime has declared to be terrorists.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 5 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15