https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-should-speak-to-putin-says-austrian-chancellorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-should-speak-to-putin-says-austrian-chancellorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-should-speak-to-putin-says-austrian-chancellor#u10977Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:06:17 +0000Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker is calling for the EU to resume negotiations with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict. A recent Brussels summit revealed internal divisions among European leaders regarding the timing and method of such talks. Stocker believes the EU must act on current momentum to avoid being excluded from peace processes.What's confirmed:Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker wants the EU to reopen negotiations with Vladimir Putin.A Brussels summit showed splits between leaders over when and how to negotiate with Russia.Still unconfirmed:Emmanuel Macron and Friedri https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-should-speak-to-putin-says-austrian-chancellorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-should-speak-to-putin-says-austrian-chancellor#u7534Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:45:31 +0000Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has called for the EU to reopen communication channels with Vladimir Putin to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Stocker argues that peace begins with negotiations and warns that the EU could be bypassed in peace talks. The EU has acknowledged contacts with individuals close to the Kremlin.What's confirmed:Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker stated on June 18 that he supports initiating a dialogue with Vladimir Putin.Stocker told the Financial Times that there is "momentum" around Ukraine peace talks.The EU has admitted to having contacts with figur https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-should-speak-to-putin-says-austrian-chancellorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-should-speak-to-putin-says-austrian-chancellor#u5944Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:50:39 +0000The European Union has quietly attempted to reopen communication with Russia through a back channel to Vladimir Putin. This move has sparked internal conflict, with some leaders attacking the decision while others support it. Russia stated on June 19 that it is open to dialogue but will not accept ultimatums.What's confirmed:The European Union has sought to reopen communication with Russia.An EU official named Costa opened a diplomatic back channel to Vladimir Putin.Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker urged the EU to reopen negotiations with Putin to leverage momentum in Ukraine peace talks.