CNN Portugal commentator João Annes commented on the situation of the negotiations for the end of the war in Ukraine, lamenting Europe's absence from the negotiating table. His position is that Europe is not present in the diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
During that weekend, special envoys from the United States traveled to both Moscow and Kiev, in an effort to try to force an end to the war. This American diplomatic initiative took place without the European participation that João Annes considers regrettable.
According to the commentator, Putin is only available to negotiate on terms that suit him, which the commentator summarizes as only being willing to negotiate surrender. This position reflects João Annes' skepticism regarding the Russian president's real intentions in the negotiations.
