Stubb declared readiness to become a mediator between Ukraine and Russia

President of Finland Alexander Stubb said that he does not seek to act as a public participant in the negotiations to end the war, but is ready to become a mediator if the need arises; at the same time, he believes that the United States will play a leading role in the negotiation process, and Europe must be directly involved in decision-making, according to Європейська правда.

Stubb was asked what, in his opinion, Europe's role will be when negotiations begin on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.

"I am from a small country. And I am very well aware that my place is behind the scenes. And my job in this role is to convey information from Ukraine to America, from America to Ukraine. And if there is a need to provide some information to the Russians, I will also be happy to do that", - the Finnish president answered this question.

At the same time, he emphasized that he believes that "the Americans play first fiddle in the negotiations."

"But at the same time, one cannot make decisions for Europe without Europe. I am working on this, trying to involve as many people as possible in the process", - said Stubb.

To a clarifying question whether he would agree to become a negotiator if offered, Stubb noted that "if this question really arose, then, of course."

"Firstly, this is a hypothetical question. Even for that reason, I cannot answer it. Secondly, if this question really arose, then of course! But I think that in essence there will be a team of negotiators", - he explained.

Stubb added that for now he is satisfied that he works a lot behind the scenes and sees no need to come to the fore.

As is known, European countries have begun to discuss the idea of appointing a negotiator from Europe who would join the negotiation process to end the Russian-Ukrainian war - which has not yet been actively developed.

As "European Truth" reported, most of the time allotted for the discussion of Ukraine at the EU summit was taken up by a discussion about recent contacts between Brussels and Moscow.

In particular, the President of the European Council Antonio Costa was forced to explain why he established diplomatic contacts with the Kremlin. Also, according to "EuroPravda", Costa expressed a desire to represent the EU at the upcoming negotiations with Russia.