Josep Borrell previously dismissed a peace initiative proposed by China as “wishful thinking”

It is highly unlikely that Russia will engage in peace negotiations with Ukraine in the foreseeable future, the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has said. He argued that Moscow is intent on achieving a military victory over the neighboring state.

Speaking in Barcelona, Spain on Monday, the bloc’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy said he has little optimism regarding the developments in Ukraine this summer.

“I see a concentration of troops on both sides, the clear will of Russia to try to win the war,” the diplomat said.

According to Borrell, Moscow “will not go to a negotiation until it has tried to win the war.” He added that the Kremlin has repeatedly sent signals indicating its willingness to continue the military campaign until its goals are achieved.....more below

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