Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal called on the European Union to abandon its role as a mediator in the conflict. In his opinion, it is impossible to simultaneously support Ukraine and conduct a dialogue with Russia. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal criticized the desire of European leaders to take the position of mediator in the Ukrainian conflict. In an interview with Politico, he said that the EU cannot play two contradictory roles at the same time. "It is impossible to combine two roles. The first is support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. The second is an attempt to act as a mediator," said the Estonian Prime Minister. The main danger in the mediator's position, according to the Prime Minister, is the loss of political stability. According to him, the status of a mediator forces the parties to "lower standards". At the same time, Michal expressed an opinion that the current strategy of the European Union in the field of economic restrictions is effective. On October 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff held talks in St. Petersburg.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal called on the European Union to abandon its role as a mediator in the conflict. In his opinion, it is impossible to simultaneously support Ukraine and conduct a dialogue with Russia. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal criticized the desire of European leaders to take the position of mediator in the Ukrainian conflict. In an interview with Politico, he said that the EU cannot play two contradictory roles at the same time. "It is impossible to combine two roles. The first is support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. The second is an attempt to act as a mediator," said the Estonian Prime Minister. The main danger in the mediator's position, according to the Prime Minister, is the loss of political stability. According to him, the status of a mediator forces the parties to "lower standards". At the same time, Michal expressed an opinion that the current strategy of the European Union in the field of economic restrictions is effective. On October 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff held talks in St. Petersburg.