Putin is still waiting for Europe’s winter
A new wave of comments from Western officials regarding the Ukraine crisis and providing a backdrop for inviting Russia to negotiate while respecting all Ukrainian demands has arrived, particularly the talks between Macron and Biden in America. What should be clearly considered as Macron’s effort to bring the discourse of Western allies towards providing a platform for Russia-Ukraine dialogue was evident in Biden’s statements.
The German Chancellor also emphasized on Friday the effort to persuade Russia to retreat from Ukraine and create a ceasefire. Olaf Scholz’s remarks were noteworthy following his successful trip to China.
However, the Kremlin has officially rejected the idea of negotiating with Ukraine based on Zelensky and Ukrainian demands and Biden’s ideas altogether, and has emphasized the continuation of its military operations in Ukraine. Russia is openly waiting for the serious impact of the energy crisis on Europe’s economy, causing Western allies to back down.