I have always said that I am in favor of negotiations and… (переговоры · россия · канцлер)
I have always said that I am in favor of negotiations and communication channels, because any peace begins with negotiations. Earlier, Bloomberg reported that European Council President Antonio Costa is trying to establish contacts with Russia through his advisors to prepare for possible negotiations on the Ukraine issue.
Consensus
- Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker supports resuming negotiations with Russia on the Ukraine issue
- The statement was made at the EU summit in Brussels
- Stocker emphasized that the level of dialogue is less important than the fact that negotiations take place
Points of divergence
- European Council President Antonio Costa is trying to establish contacts with Russia through his advisors for possible Ukraine-related negotiations — vesti
- Some European governments have reacted negatively to contacts between EU leadership and Moscow — vesti
- Stocker stated that discussions about easing sanctions on Russia are premature — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Austrian Chancellor Schömerer Calls for Talks with Russia over Ukraine — Вести
- Austrian Chancellor Advocates for Talks with Russia on Ukraine — Коммерсантъ