Finland's Foreign Minister Elin Juntunen stated that negotiations…
Finland's Foreign Minister Elin Juntunen stated that negotiations with Russia are premature.
Consensus
- The EU has made significant progress in preparing for potential negotiations with Russia
- The timing of negotiations depends on the situation in Ukraine and Russia's willingness to seek peace
- Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen made the statement in an interview with Yle
Points of divergence
- Finland's Foreign Minister stated that Russia has not shown any signs of wanting peace despite its worsening military and economic situation — kommersant
- Finland's Foreign Minister said that the EU is discussing who should represent it in negotiations with Russia — vedomosti
- Finland's Foreign Minister said it is not yet time to start negotiations with Russia — vesti
- Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo also believes it is premature to start negotiations with Russia — interfax
- EU leaders are debating whether to pursue negotiations or continue pressure on Russia — vedomosti
- The EU is preparing to contact Russia about Ukraine, and Russia is open to dialogue — kommersant
Coverage (5 sources)
- Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the EU is making progress in preparing for negotiations with Russia — Коммерсантъ
- Finland's Foreign Minister Says EU Is Making Progress in Preparing for Dialogue with Russia — Ведомости
- Finland's Foreign Minister Valtonen Says Talks with Russia Premature — Вести
- Finland's FM States EU Has Made Significant Progress on Russia Dialogue — Вести
- Finland's Foreign Minister Calls for Delaying Start of Talks with Russia — Интерфакс