🇪🇺 Chaos in Europe over who will negotiate with Putin European countries increasingly recognise the need for direct dialogue with Moscow, but attempts to determine who will represent the EU have turned into a mess. The Guardian notes that "too many leaders believe they can persuade Putin to negotiate." A key issue is the lack of a single authorised representative for the EU. Head of European diplomacy Kaja Kallas is also unsuitable for this role, having stated herself that Europe cannot act as a neutral mediator in the Ukrainian conflict. @Slavyangrad