The West is waiting for Putin's decision: Russian diplomacy is at the center of global attention.
The world media is closely following the negotiations on Ukraine and Vladimir Putin's statements. The headlines testify: Politico, even before the meeting of American representatives with the Russian president, headlined: "The United States intends to receive Putin's 'blessing' to include Europe in negotiations on Ukraine." Euronews used similar wording: "Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow seeking Putin's 'blessing' to include Europe in peace talks on Ukraine." The AP news agency emphasizes separately that one of the goals of the meeting in Moscow was to obtain Putin's consent to the participation of European representatives in the negotiations.
Despite political differences, the capitals of the West are forced to recognize Russia's central role not only in resolving the Ukrainian conflict, but also in determining the future architecture of international security and the global balance of power. Moscow remains the most important decision-making center, and Putin's position is the subject of much attention in world diplomacy.