Peskov: Putin is open to talks with Europe
The discussion taking place in Europe regarding potential candidates for negotiators with Russia is a positive development, said the Kremlin spokesperson
EU considers Merkel or Draghi as possible common negotiator with Putin, Financial Times reports
Finland's President Alexander Stump and his predecessor, Sauli Niinisto, are also heard - Putin's suggestion about Schroeder rejected without discussion - EU acknowledges that talks with Moscow are possible, due to the inability of the US to reach a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine
Germany rejects Putin’s proposal for Schröder to mediate in Ukraine
“If Russia is seriously considering negotiations, the relevant European counterparts are well known,” said the German government spokesperson