Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk voiced strong doubts about talking with Russia on Ukraine,worried it might show weakness. After the EU summit in Brussels,he noted leaders are very hesitant to reach out to Vladimir Putin. Just seeking dialogue can put negotiators at disadvantage . Many in EU leadership feel this way.
At summit,Tusk criticized idea of few countries,especially Germany and France,representing whole EU in talks with Russia . There's growing discontent among member states over this strategy. Reports say leading EU nations,including Germany,are unhappy about earlier announcements of initial talks involving Antonio Costa,President of European Council,and Moscow .
Amid all this,Costa faced scrutiny at summit,had to explain his engagement with Russian officials. Meanwhile,Maria Zakharova,Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson,called terms from Eurotroika intolerable. Tension shows complex dynamics within EU as it tries to find a unified approach to Russia with Ukraine conflict ongoing…
