The UK opposes the resumption of dialogue with Russia, despite the views of other European countries on this issue. The US newspaper Politico reported this news.
It should be noted that British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper rejected proposals from France and Italy to restore direct contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
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As the publication points out, European countries are concerned that they are being pushed back into the foundations of the peace process, but London still believes that it is Kyiv and Europe who will decide the conditions for ending the conflict.
“Cooper argues that the current diplomatic focus lies on Ukraine and its closest supporters. According to her, pressure on Moscow should be increased, not weakened, through sanctions and military support for Kiev,” the article said.
