The EU is considering appointing former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö to open a direct line of communication with Vladimir Putin, according to La Repubblica. Niinistö authored a set of recommendations in 2024 on how the bloc could prepare for future security threats.
The idea comes amid growing calls for the EU to appoint a special envoy on Ukraine, a proposal first floated by Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Italy and France have both signalled support for reopening dialogue with Putin, and Macron last week dispatched an adviser to the Kremlin for discreet talks.
According to La Repubblica, von der Leyen has told several leaders that she is willing to meet Putin face-to-face. EU leaders are likely to discuss potential candidates on Thursday, alongside talks on competitiveness.
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The EU is considering appointing former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö to open a direct line of communication with Vladimir Putin, according to La Repubblica. Niinistö authored a set of recommendations in 2024 on how the bloc could prepare for future security threats.
The idea comes amid growing calls for the EU to appoint a special envoy on Ukraine, a proposal first floated by Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Italy and France have both signalled support for reopening dialogue with Putin, and Macron last week dispatched an adviser to the Kremlin for discreet talks.
According to La Repubblica, von der Leyen has told several leaders that she is willing to meet Putin face-to-face. EU leaders are likely to discuss potential candidates on Thursday, alongside talks on competitiveness.