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EU Urged to Unite Before Negotiating with Russia

3/15/2026

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  • Bart De Wever, Belgian Prime Minister, urged the EU to secure a mandate to negotiate with Russia.
  • He said Europe cannot threaten Putin or sanction him without U.S. support.
  • He warned that lacking a mandate, Europe risks unfavorable terms.
  • Kaja Kallas, an EU diplomat, stressed a unified stance on demands before engaging with Russia.
  • Recent trilateral talks among Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia were postponed due to Iran developments.