Estonian president urges EU to prepare for Russia talks
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25 claimsThe EU should appoint a special envoy for Russia to prepare for the post-war period.
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5 questionsWhat specific conditions would need to be met for the EU to appoint a special envoy for Russia?
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Estonian President Alar Karis suggests the EU should prepare for talks with Russia and appoint a special envoy.
According to Ilta-Sanomat, news.err.eeEstonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states it is not possible to engage in talks with Russia as long as its aggression continues.
According to news.err.eeContext: This reveals a significant policy rift within Estonia's leadership: the president advocates for proactive diplomacy, while the foreign ministry maintains a hardline stance of no talks until aggression ends. This could affect Estonia's unified foreign policy and its credibility with allies.
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