EU Official Calls for Direct Ukraine-Russia Talks; Russian MP Rejects European Mediation
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on Russia and Ukraine to engage in direct talks, stating that an unconditional ceasefire is required before any peace negotiations can begin. She also said Europe is not neutral in the Ukraine conflict. In response, senior Russian MP Leonid Slutsky said European politicians cannot claim a role in Ukraine peace talks and that their attempts to interven
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on Russia and Ukraine to engage in direct talks, according to Bluesky. She stated that an unconditional ceasefire is a prerequisite for any peace negotiations. Kallas also said Europe is not neutral in the Ukraine conflict. In response, senior Russian MP Leonid Slutsky, according to TASS, said politicians like Kallas cannot claim a role in Ukraine peace talks. Slutsky added that European politicians are trying to intervene in Ukraine peace talks through ultimatums.
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