Don’t try to ‘please the dictator,’ Estonian leader urges Europe about Putin

Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal cautioned against Europe establishing diplomatic ties with Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that Europe should not act as a mediator. Concerns persist regarding the U.S. potentially negotiating a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could undermine European interests and Kyiv's position. Recent discussions between Washington and Moscow have sparked renewed discussions in Europe about the necessity of direct communication with the Kremlin, highlighted by a recent call between Finnish and Norwegian leaders and Putin.