Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative, dismisses the idea that the EU should be the side asking Moscow to reopen diplomatic channels, arguing that Russia already believes it is getting what it wants from its understanding with the United States and therefore has little incentive to engage seriously with Europe. She says the priority for the EU is to increase pressure on Russia so it moves from “pretending to negotiate” to real negotiations that end the war and prevent its expansion, noting that Russia’s low‑level presence at recent Abu Dhabi talks shows it is not yet serious.