Europe will have to resume dialogue with Russia due to U.S. stance, - Stubb
Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that Europe may have to resume dialogue with Russia if U.S. policy regarding the war in Ukraine does not align with the interests of European countries.
According to Censor.NET, he made these remarks in an interview with the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat
The President of Finland noted that U.S. policy toward Russia today does not align with that of European countries.
"In Europe, Russia is viewed as the greatest security threat, whereas in the United States, this is not necessarily perceived that way," Stubb believes.
Stubb therefore acknowledged that at some point, "it will be in Europe's interest to restore diplomatic channels with Russia."
And this likely depends on whether current U.S. policy toward Russia or Ukraine is in Europe’s interests. If the answer is perhaps no, then we are likely approaching a moment when it will be worthwhile for some European leader to engage with President Putin in a coordinated manner. This discussion has been taking place among European leaders over the past two years," he noted.
Background
- It was previously reported that Estonian President Alar Karis stated that Europe must begin preparing now to resume dialogue with Russia once its war against Ukraine has ended.
