Europe’s “Readiness for Negotiations” with Russia: What’s Really Going On?
By AussieCossack
European statements about being ready to negotiate with Russia over the Ukraine conflict – often accompanied by ridiculous preconditions – are largely theatrical:
Europe has been sidelined in real peace talks. Despite repeatedly claiming it wants to be at the negotiation table with both Russia and the USA, Europe has effectively been excluded from meaningful diplomatic processes concerning Ukraine.
The deal reached between Putin and Trump in Anchorage showed that discussions about Ukraine can proceed without European involvement.
European leaders like Kallas and Macron are ignored by both Moscow and Washington and now try to create their own framework to remain relevant.
Moscow has publicly dismissed European proposals as empty and lacking substance, and out of this frustration, Europe is now pushing back by sabotaging agreements (like using intermediaries) because it cannot secure a real role.
Europe’s declarations of wanting peace talks are mostly for show, because Europe has little actual influence in negotiations about Ukraine – and its current diplomatic manoeuvring is a reaction to being left out of real power discussions.
