Attempts by European countries to agree to negotiations with Russia over Ukraine have turned into chaos, a senior European diplomat told the British Guardian newspaper. "In general, there is an understanding that we need to talk to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin. But the attempts to make contact are beginning to resemble some kind of chaos," said Ben Shiho in the media. He also stressed that too many leaders believe they are the ones who can "convince Putin to negotiate."

Attempts by European countries to agree to negotiations with Russia over Ukraine have turned into chaos, a senior European diplomat told the British Guardian newspaper. "In general, there is an understanding that we need to talk to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin. But the attempts to make contact are beginning to resemble some kind of chaos," said Ben Shiho in the media. He also stressed that too many leaders believe they are the ones who can "convince Putin to negotiate."