Alex Christoforou
January 14, 2026 · 5 min read
EU looks for Putin negotiator. Witkoff to Moscow? Rubio, non-kinetic options. Greenland BIG problem
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Key Takeaways
- 1The European Union finds itself in the unprecedented position of searching for someone to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as tradi...
- 2The leading candidate appears to be Alexander Stubb, Finland's leader, whose qualifications according to some diplomats include being "on good term...
- 3The upcoming World Economic Forum meeting in Davos on January 19th promises to be a pivotal gathering.
- 4Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner are seeking another trip to Moscow - potentially the seventh or eighth for Witko...
- 5The Iran situation has taken center stage in Trump's foreign policy considerations.
Overview
The European Union finds itself in the unprecedented position of searching for someone to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as traditional diplomatic channels have become untenable. According to Politico, the EU cannot rely on its usual diplomatic apparatus - neither Kayakalis from the foreign office nor Ursula von der Leyen could conceivably engage with their Russian counterparts. This diplomatic paralysis has forced the EU to look elsewhere for representation.
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