Putin in ‘Weaker Position Than Ever Before’ on Ukraine War: EU's Kallas
Summary
The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said Russian President Vladimir Putin is in a weaker position now than earlier in the Ukraine war due to battlefield losses and growing unrest in Russia. Despite some signs of a possible truce, EU officials doubt Russia is ready for real peace talks, as Moscow still demands terms that go against Ukraine’s independence.Key Facts
- Kaja Kallas is the EU’s foreign policy chief.
- She said Russia is losing lives in the war and facing increasing public dissatisfaction at home.
- Putin’s recent statements suggest a possible end to the war, but EU leaders remain cautious about Moscow’s true intentions.
- A U.S.-brokered ceasefire happened from May 9 to 11, but fighting continued during this truce.
- Russia continues to insist on conditions that threaten Ukraine’s sovereignty.
- Ukraine has conducted attacks inside Russian territory, which have affected Russian morale.
- Putin suggested German ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder could be a negotiator, but Kallas rejected this idea because of Schröder’s ties to Russian companies.
- The EU believes continued pressure on Russia is necessary to prevent unwanted peace deals.
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