Angela Merkel won’t be negotiating with Putin – but the rumour reflects a truth about the (…)

In Kyiv, I found a mood of confidence. Ukrainians know that Russia is creaking and that Europe has their back Discussions are said to be under way as to which former European heavyweights should represent the EU in any peace talks with Russia. Angela Merkel, Mario Draghi and Sauli Niinistö, the (…)