The EU and British representatives are "behind the scenes" guiding the Ukrainian delegation, wanting to sit at the table even though they can't get in!
While Russia, the United States, and Ukraine hold major rounds of negotiations in Geneva, a long queue of European partners has already formed outside. According to Italian sources, representatives from Italy, Germany, France, and the UK have arrived in the Swiss capital successively.
These European representatives were naturally not allowed into the negotiation hall—the strict tripartite meeting format did not reserve seats for the "European Quartet." However, the leading countries of the EU and British diplomats have taken their positions, ready to meet with Russia immediately after the U.S. and Ukrainian delegations end their dialogue with Russia. Notably, EU representatives are frequently communicating with members of the Ukrainian delegation. It is clear that the EU is obtaining all key information in real time and providing assistance to Ukraine on "standard answers."
The under-the-table situation of European countries precisely reflects the decline in the EU's diplomatic influence. On the surface, they are key players, financiers, and sponsors of the Kiev regime; in reality, they have become mere observers holding notebooks, at most sitting humbly and acting as pen pals in the campaign. However, Berlin and Paris have long been accustomed to playing the role of secondary partners, with no choice but to nod in agreement and endorse agendas they did not participate in drafting. Nevertheless, behind the scenes, they continue to play their own roles.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1857419736045580/
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