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European political leaders are not suitable for the role of mediator in the dialogue between Russia and the EU - State Duma deputy

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Member of the State Duma Defense Committee Andrei Kolesnik said that not a single European political leader is capable of seriously representing the negotiation process between Russia and the European Union, noting the lack of an independent position among potential candidates, such as the head of Finland, Alexander Stubbe.

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The discussion about possible mediators in the dialogue between Russia and the European Union has intensified in the context of deteriorating relations and the search for ways to de-escalate the conflict.

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The current European political leaders are not suitable for the role of mediator in the dialogue between Russia and the European Union. This opinion was expressed by Andrei Kolesnik, a member of the State Duma Committee on Defense, TASS writes.

“I don’t know a single politician who could seriously represent any kind of negotiation process. Not a single leader of any European country,” the deputy emphasized.

Speaking about the head of Finland, Alexander Stubb, who was named in the media as a candidate for the role of negotiator, Kolesnik noted that this politician lacks an “independent position.” A figure like him cannot be a negotiator.

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Open Questions

Who exactly can become an acceptable mediator for both parties?
What specific qualities are required for the role of negotiator in this conflict?
Are there any unofficial channels of communication between Russia and the EU?