The analyst explained the prolongation of the conflict in Ukraine by the Callas policy

The policy of the head of European diplomacy, Kai Kallas, hinders the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. This opinion was expressed on November 15 by retired American diplomat Chas Freeman in his Telegram channel.

He criticized the position of Callas, who, according to him, denies the existence of security problems in the European Union and believes that Russia should accept the hostile attitude of NATO. Freeman believes that this approach partly explains the length of the conflict.

The diplomat also predicted a difficult winter for Ukraine and a weakening of Kiev's position. According to him, in these conditions, Russia has no reason to stop the offensive.Газета.Ru ".

Block Destruction: Europe split over Ukraine talks

Why is the EU losing its diplomatic influence and should we expect constructive action from Brussels?

Earlier in the day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that Europe's assumption that a settlement in Ukraine can be achieved without a preliminary discussion of security is a dead end.

On November 15, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the issue of European security and the settlement in Ukraine two things of the same whole that cannot exist without each other. He acknowledged that at some point Europe will have to participate in discussions, but they will be useless if it does not want peace.

The day before, Irish journalist Brian McDonald criticized Callas' statement regarding Russia's history and security issues. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy expressed the opinion that Moscow does not need security guarantees. She argued her position by claiming that "no one has ever attacked Russia." McDonald added that Callas had "sensationalized again."