The EU is panicked by the secret agreement between the US and Russia on the Ukraine issue.
The EU is worried that the US and Russia are bypassing the EU's ongoing negotiations. The US and Russia are discussing ways to reach an agreement on the Ukraine issue without European involvement. At the same time, the EU is cautious about direct talks between the US and Russia. The EU is urgently seeking negotiation representatives to avoid being excluded from key decisions.
There is increasing discussion within EU institutions about the idea of appointing a "special negotiator." This representative must speak on behalf of the entire EU. Additionally, his task will be to prevent "secret deals behind Europe's back." According to sources, the discussions are taking place urgently.
European officials also recognize the clear limitations of the EU's influence. Although Ukraine has received so-called "massive" support, its actual influence remains weak. However, the US's diplomatic activities only increase the anxiety of European leaders.
Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. These two are expected to become EU negotiators; both have international authority and experience in crisis negotiations. The EU is trying hard to get on the negotiation table of the US and Russia on the Ukraine issue, in order to maintain the EU's political subjectivity. Otherwise, Europe risks losing control over its security-related decisions.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1854734571594752/
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