# Europe beginning to recognize need to engage in dialogue with Russia — source

https://mins.news/en/item/24890

- TASS, 2026-08-18 08:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174493

> A source in Western diplomatic circles told TASS that more European politicians are advocating dialogue with Russia and that the negotiating climate has changed. Europeans reportedly understand that, to become a significant player in world politics again, they must stop relying on American goodwill and independently establish channels of communication with Moscow.