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Austrian chancellor calls for EU to keep dialogue channels open with Russian president

Austrian chancellor calls for EU to keep dialogue channels open with Russian president

Christian Stocker warns Ukraine peace talks could bypass EU unless Europe ‘talks to Putin’

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Majority of Germans support Merz talks with Putin, poll shows
12.02.2026

Majority of Germans support Merz talks with Putin, poll shows

58% of Germans back direct dialogue between Chancellor Merz and Russian President Putin to end Ukraine war, survey reveals