'We are not there yet', EU says on talking to PutinEU spokeswoman Paula Pinho. "At some point there will have to be talks, also with President Putin, and inthe meantime, a lot of work is being done. Unfortunately, we're not seeingany signs by President Putin to be engaging," EU spokeswoman Paula Pinhosaid. Trump has spoken repeatedly to Putin and US negotiators have held multiplerounds of talks with counterparts from Moscow. Any push to talk to Putin would likely face resistance from more hawkishcountries along the bloc's eastern border who are profoundly wary of dealingwith Russia.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 12, 2026 15:29 UTC