Russia is playing for time in the current situation. Without pressure from the US, it is hardly conceivable that Russia will seriously engage in peace negotiations. Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder believes that Ukraine is under pressure due to the acute attacks on its energy infrastructure.
The American deadline for an agreement is a preparation for the Americans to withdraw from the negotiations. Europe is preparing to conduct the negotiations itself. This is demonstrated by Emmanuel Macron's initiative. It is crucial that Europe does not forget that Ukraine's defensive struggle also protects Europe from Russian expansion, Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder concluded.
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