# After months of hesitation, Europe signals readiness for talks with Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/118548

- euronews, 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/after-months-dithering-europe-shows-its-ready-for-talks-with-russia

> As Trump sides with Putin, Europeans are becoming more willing to hold direct talks with Russia, a step they had so far refused to take.

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