BRUSSELS SIGNALS DIRECT Talks With Putin Amid Ukraine War, EU Says 'Sooner Than Later' | World News

Описание: The European Commission signaled a significant recalibration of its diplomatic posture toward Moscow on Sunday, acknowledging that direct re-engagement with President Vladimir Putin is becoming "inevitable" as internal consensus among member states begins to shift. While Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho emphasized that "conditions for peace" must first be met, she noted that many EU leaders now advocate for contact "sooner rather than later" to ensure Europe remains a central actor in potential negotiations. This diplomatic opening comes as Brussels simultaneously readies a massive 20th sanctions package—targeting Russia’s "shadow fleet," maritime crude services, and third-country banks—designed to maximize leverage before the war’s fourth anniversary on February 24.

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