Hawkish Finnish president says it's 'time to start talking to Russia'
Finnish President Alexander Stubb, one of the most bellicose leaders in the European Union, said Monday that it was time for Europe to start direct talks with Russia.
TL;DR
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes it is time for Europe to begin direct talks with Russia.
- Stubb advocates for coordinated discussions among European leaders, particularly mentioning Germany, France, Italy, the UK, and Poland, along with Nordic and Baltic countries.
- He previously indicated that political conversational channels with Russia would need to be opened and that resuming contact is inevitable.
- Stubb urged European leaders to remain calm regarding Donald Trump, believing the U.S. will not fully withdraw from Europe.
- He speculated that peace in Ukraine is not expected this year.
- His comments follow a recent, largely held ceasefire during the Victory Day commemoration in the Russia-Ukraine war.