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- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said each European country must decide individually on resuming dialogue with Russia.
- He cannot advise allies, but he supports initiatives that could end the war.
- European leaders have debated the issue nearly four years after the invasion of Ukraine with concerns that U.S.-led negotiations may overlook European interests.
- French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed he has initiated technical-level discussions with Russia, coordinating with other allies.
