Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko: the words of European politicians about dialogue with Russia mean nothing
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Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Alexander Grushko said that the calls of European politicians for dialogue with Russia and the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine are empty hot air, since the EU policy coincides with the NATO course and is aimed at prolonging the conflict in order to inflict a strategic defeat on Moscow.
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Why It Matters
The conflict in Ukraine continues, European countries periodically express their readiness for dialogue with Russia, but Moscow perceives such statements as insincere, linking them with the general strategy of the West.
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that the words of European politicians about resolving the conflict in Ukraine and dialogue with Russia mean nothing.
The diplomat explained that the EU’s policy coincides with NATO’s course and is aimed at prolonging the conflict in order to inflict a strategic defeat on Moscow.
In European countries, there are increasingly frequent calls to resume dialogue with Russia, including from senior officials.
VLADIVOSTOK, September 6 – RIA Novosti. The words of European politicians about resolving the conflict in Ukraine and dialogue with Russia mean nothing, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told RIA Novosti on the sidelines of the EEF.
“What we are seeing from the European Union - calls for peace, (statements - editor's note) about the need to talk with Russia - this is rather a shock of air, the creation of white information noise," he said.
The diplomat explained that in fact the EU policy coincides with the NATO policy. He emphasized that we are talking about the desire to prolong the conflict in order to inflict a strategic defeat on Moscow.
Recently, calls have been increasingly heard in the countries of the Old World to resume dialogue with Russia. The head of the European Council stated that he was discussing this issue with members of the bloc. Macron sent a diplomatic adviser to Moscow.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever advocated restoring contacts for energy imports in the context of the global crisis. Finnish President Alexander Stubb has also repeatedly said that Europeans will sooner or later have to start talking.
Vladimir Putin named former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as his preferred candidate for the role of mediator in the negotiations. At the same time, he emphasized that Europeans themselves must choose a leader they trust and who has not made harsh statements against Moscow.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
European countries will continue to make public calls for dialogue with Russia, but without significant shifts in position on Ukraine.
Likely · Within weeks
Russia will insist that any negotiations must be conducted with the participation of a mediator whom Moscow trusts, and without preconditions from the West.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific steps do European countries plan to take to restore dialogue with Russia?
- Is Russia ready to negotiate on terms different from current demands?
- What response does Russia expect from countries advocating the resumption of contacts?
