Europe's most influential powers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are trying to again jump-start Ukraine war peace talks, collectively operating as the E3 group.They seek to implement a new framework aimed at engaging Russian President Vladimir Putin in direct negotiations to end the war. Reuters on Wednesday reports that "A window for dialogue is slowly opening between Russia and Europe on Ukraine, although it is likely to be months before talks can begin, a German government official said at a briefing on Wednesday."It seems this window of opportunity is based to some degree on perceptions that the war tide and momentum is finally shifting in Ukraine's favor, given the increasing effectiveness of Ukraine's devastating cross-border drone attacks of late.European leaders apparently view the current battlefield and political dynamics as having strengthened Kiev's bargaining position, creating what they believe is the optimal moment to press Moscow for talks.Zelensky himself is suddenly talking about directly engaging Putin this week, saying that he's 'ready' to go to the table:🇺🇦🇷🇺Zelensky just went nuclear on the wait-and-see game:
“I’m ready for direct negotiations with Putin RIGHT NOW! Not sitting in line while the world finishes every other war first.”pic.twitter.com/yLEkLAc9zD
