Building Ties Before Peace Talks in Ukraine
Europe's participation in Ukraine peace talks will be necessary eventually, but Russia wants to build trust with the US first. Putin said that a deal to end the conflict may still be far off, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries. The Russian president emphasized the importance of establishing trust between Moscow and Washington before discussing settlement options.
- This approach by Putin suggests a nuanced understanding of the complex web of alliances in Europe, where the interests of multiple nations can often intersect in unexpected ways.
- What implications might this shift in focus on building trust with the US have for the role of European countries in shaping global policy and international relations?