Ukraine war 'leading nowhere'; give diplomacy a chance: Ex-EU Commission chief Juncker • FRANCE 24

Talking Europe sits down with one of the most high-profile EU Commission presidents of modern times, Jean-Claude Juncker, who was in office from 2014 to 2019. He shares his thoughts on Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission and the challenges facing Europe, from migration to Ukraine and the Middle East. Juncker, who had plenty of one-on-one time with Vladimir Putin, says he is "deeply disappointed" by the Russian president, but that it is still important give peace a chance, with the aid of "skilful diplomats".

[she]

Finally someone is coming to their senses on Ukraine debacle.

[johnadam]

Ukraine war 'leading nowhere'; give diplomacy a chance ?

Ukraine war is leading to Ukraine's defeat, so need for diplomacy.

[mkscourger]

At least there is someone in EU who can differentiate between the real interests of EU & US interests. Very realistic, unbiased & pragmatic point of view.

[edvsilas]

@caravanstuff2827
Putin said the same thing about POTUS to Tucker Carlson . He said with a smirk that all American presidential candidates promise one thing but once they are in the White House the promise is gone .

[LordCaptainFather]

THERE IS NO INCENTIVE FOR THIS TO EVER END; IT SUITS THOSE WHO HAVE THE MOST INFLUENCE ON THE WAR. Arms companies making good money, and testing new toys, and a superpower burning through its military stockpile.

[jimamar]

It was a waste of time to listen to the interview, toothless guest.

[caravanstuff]

I love how X politicians and bureaucrats say one thing when in power and another when their not...zero credibility!!!.

[jimamar]

Nobody is in favour of a peace agreement!

[harriemeeuwis]

So he's applying for a job as 'skilful diplomats are needed'. Well, he certainly knows how to say not much.

[vladseva]

Was he talking about diplomacy 2-3 years ago or only now??

[ramstrong]

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[aghassimkrtchyan]

I imagine the EU’s new foreign affairs chief is a very “skillful” diplomat and will bring peace to Middle East and Ukraine 😮
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[ramstrong]

Undercurrents - Kamala Harris will escalate Ukraine war

[rodregues]

The french have to known as the surrenderer... they are not optimistic about nothing. But to please putin mainly most of their expertise

[ColinCooper-cf]

If you want peace tell Putin to get out of Ukraine and stay out.

[existentialvoid]

Ukraine is not going to give up territory taken by force without serious security guarantees from the EU - which the EU may or may not be willing to give. And even then it is a seriously tall order.
Russia is not going to agree to any peace deal that puts NATO troops on its boarder.

I understand that war is terrible - but sometimes diplomacy can only happen when one side 'gives up'

Either way, Russia's invasion of Ukraine hits at a fundamental cornerstone of post-war stability - national sovereignty and territorial integrity. If people are comfortable with the dissolution of that - then don't cry when boarder wars become common again.