Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced possible negotiations regarding Ukraine. According to him, a working meeting of representatives from the US, Ukraine, Russia and European states may take place within the next one to two weeks.
Significance of European participation
The Finnish leader emphasised that involving European partners in the negotiation process is an important step. He believes that the mere fact of Europeans being present at the negotiating table already indicates positive dynamics.
«Цілком імовірно, що європейці сядуть за стіл переговорів, і сам по собі цей факт уже буде прогресом. Якщо ж додати до цього можливу нову зустріч за участю американців, українців, росіян та європейців, яка може відбутися протягом найближчих одного-двох тижнів на технічному рівні, це також стане кроком уперед» (It is quite likely that Europeans will sit at the negotiating table, and this fact alone will already be progress. If we add to this a possible new meeting involving Americans, Ukrainians, Russians and Europeans, which may take place within the next one to two weeks at the technical level, this will also be a step forward), Stubb noted.
Decisive role of leaders
At the same time, the Finnish president stressed that the final decision on holding such consultations depends on Russian President Volodymyr Putin. As for Kyiv's position, it will be formulated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Stubb also added that within the next day, the American side will hold negotiations with both parties.
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