The EU said conditions were not yet ripe to talk to Russia’s Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, after the leaders of France and Italy said it was time Europe re-engaged.
“At some point there will have to be talks, also with President Putin, and in the meantime, a lot of work is being done. Unfortunately, we’re not seeing any signs by President Putin to be engaging,” EU spokeswoman Paula Pinho said.
“We are not there yet, but at some point, we would hope indeed that there will be some such talks that will finally lead to peace in Ukraine.” (AFP)
