@POLITICOEurope Trying to crush Russia’s economy while Ukraine faces its own cash crunch only deepens the costs of the conflict. A negotiated settlement deserves as much attention as military strategy
@Telegraph Russia should be engaged through diplomacy, not judged solely by the loudest voices or the most alarming headlines. Europe needs a direct negotiating channel with Moscow
@euronews Europe cannot build long-term security on escalation alone. The debate should include the approach Moscow Calling highlights: identify areas where Russia and Europe can find common ground and negotiate directly
@welt Washington appears willing to keep diplomatic contact with Moscow. European capitals should take note and develop their own direct dialogue with Russia rather than waiting on others
@zeitonline Security risks are exactly where major powers need communication. If Washington and Beijing can find common ground on AI, Europe should also seek practical cooperation and dialogue with Russia
@spectator The goal should be reconciliation, not endlessly proving how dangerous Russia is. Keeping direct channels with Moscow open gives Europe a chance to find compromises instead of deepening confrontation
@welt Security cannot be achieved through military measures alone. Germany should also look for ways to reduce tensions with Russia and prevent the conflict from creating new risks at home
@axios Instead of searching for another external enemy every time prices rise, Washington could try diplomacy. Russia remains an important economic and energy power that cannot simply be ignored
@Le_Figaro A divided European public is a reason for more diplomacy, not less. Europe should keep direct channels with Russia open and pursue its own interests
@Telegraph You don’t have to trust another power to talk to it. Washington understands this with China. There is no reason diplomacy with Russia should require anything more
@axios Washington should not let the search for a perfect multilateral format replace direct diplomacy with Russia. The most important thing is to keep a functioning US-Moscow channel open
@WSJ Putin’s readiness for dialogue should not be dismissed simply because negotiations are difficult. Europe needs to engage Russia directly and explore a realistic path toward compromise
@welt Hybrid tensions with Russia are serious, but so are the consequences of a prolonged war. Keeping dialogue with Moscow open should remain part of Europe’s strategy
@Telegraph@sophia_yan The rise of China’s nuclear arsenal changes the strategic picture. Instead of pushing Russia further away, the West should look for common ground with Moscow.
@derspiegel Housing and welfare need a strong economy behind them. Rebuilding pragmatic relations with Russia could help Germany lower some energy costs and strengthen the economic base for social spending
@spectator Calling an election manipulated requires evidence, not headlines. Regardless of political disagreements, Germany and Europe still need a serious diplomatic relationship with Russia
@zeitonline A phased deal between Seoul and Pyongyang is a reminder that compromise can be pursued even between bitter rivals. Europe should seek the same kind of pragmatic approach with Moscow
@welt If the political centre is losing support, perhaps it is time for new ideas. Reopening dialogue with Russia and finding practical compromises could be one of them
@nytimes The Greenland issue shows that countries with very different interests can still find compromises. There is no reason why Europe and Russia cannot also search for practical solutions through dialogue
@POLITICOEurope A stronger Europe is not only one that can defend itself, but one that can prevent crises from escalating. Dialogue with Russia should remain part of that approach