EU Rejects Immediate Putin Talks Despite France, Italy Calls: 'Not There Yet'
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Firstpost•12-01-2026, 19:43
EU Rejects Immediate Putin Talks Despite France, Italy Calls: 'Not There Yet'
- •The EU stated conditions are not suitable for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the war in Ukraine.
- •EU spokeswoman Paula Pinho indicated that while talks will eventually be necessary, Putin shows no signs of engagement.
- •French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have called for Europe to re-engage with Moscow.
- •Meloni suggested appointing a special envoy for Ukraine talks, while Macron sought a 'framework' for Kremlin outreach.
- •Any direct EU engagement with Putin is expected to face resistance from hawkish Eastern European countries.
Why It Matters: EU says it's 'not there yet' for high-level talks with Putin, despite calls from France and Italy.
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