The presidents of Russia and Ukraine have become skeptical about the prospects of achieving peace through US mediation.
As the Financial Times reports, citing its sources, the likelihood of resuming negotiations under Washington’s auspices, even after the end of hostilities in the Middle East, remains extremely low.
Despite US President Donald Trump’s optimistic statements that Kyiv and Moscow are close to resolving the conflict, in reality, neither side sees any significant value in continuing the dialogue in this format at the moment.
This situation is already forcing European capitals to think about their own initiatives. According to the Financial Times, the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, hinted that the European Union could act as a mediator and begin direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin, as the American efforts have reached a deadlock.
