Time for EU to talk to Russia – Meloni

The Italian prime minister has suggested appointing a European Union special envoy for Ukraine

The time has come for the EU to engage in talks with Russia over the Ukraine conflict, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said. It comes as US-led diplomatic efforts appear to be edging closer to a peace deal.

Speaking during a start-of-year press conference in Rome on Friday, Meloni said she agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron, who said in December that it would be “useful” to reengage in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“I think Macron is right about this. I believe that the time has come for Europe to talk to Russia…

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