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Estonian foreign minister admits EU countries oppose additional pressure on Russia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna admitted that there are many countries within the European Union that oppose additional pressure on Russia. Tsahkna indicated that neutrality would be required in possible Europe-Russia negotiations.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said there are many countries in the European Union that disagree on 'pressure' on Russia.
Speaking to the Financial Times, Tsahkna stated that in the shadow of discussions on possible Europe-Russia negotiations, these countries would oppose additional pressure.
Tsahkna said, "We probably have many countries in the European Union that will oppose more pressure on Russia. Because they will say, 'Negotiations are ongoing and we are mediators, so we must be neutral.'"
Possible negotiator candidates discussed
In reports in the press, it was suggested that European leaders are looking for a suitable person for possible negotiations with Russia. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that the EU is for now limited to speculation.
Candidates that have come up include former German Chancellors Gerhard Schröder and Angela Merkel, former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, European Council President Antonio Costa, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, former European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Putin: Let Europeans choose whoever they trust
When answering journalists' questions about a possible counterpart, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that his personal preference is former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, but that the choice should be made by Europeans.
Putin expressed that Europeans should choose a leader they trust and who has not made offensive statements against Russia. The Russian leader also emphasized that it is Europe that withdrew from negotiations.
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