“Clearly, the Paris summit was a continuation of the discussions held at the Munich Conference. At the same time, it functioned as a form of mass reassurance for Ukraine, where many began voicing concerns that the United States had abandoned it. However, Washington’s approach is likely more nuanced, factoring in Ukrainian interests as well. It is best to let the dust settle after the events in Munich and Paris before drawing conclusions,” the head of the Center for Political Information Alexey Mukhin, told the Feb. 18 Nezavisimaya Gazeta news daily, according to TASS’s media review.
He also cautioned against hasty speculation, particularly regarding the U.S. position, emphasizing the importance of monitoring both official statements and, more critically, the actions of U.S. representatives. As negotiations progress, regardless of their location, the formation of a coherent negotiating stance among all key stakeholders, including EU representatives, will gradually become evident, Mukhin predicted.
