Attempts by European countries to identify a negotiator with the Russian Federation have turned into chaos, the "Guardian" writes, citing a senior European diplomat. "In general, there is an understanding that we need to talk to Putin. But the attempts to make contact are beginning to resemble a kind of chaos," the source said. "Too many leaders believe they can convince Putin to negotiate."

Attempts by European countries to identify a negotiator with the Russian Federation have turned into chaos, the "Guardian" writes, citing a senior European diplomat. "In general, there is an understanding that we need to talk to Putin. But the attempts to make contact are beginning to resemble a kind of chaos," the source said. "Too many leaders believe they can convince Putin to negotiate."