Estonia Warns Europe Against Russia Talks in Year 5, Urges Tougher Sanctions

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 16

Estonia said European allies should avoid direct talks with Russia now, arguing Moscow is seeking an off-ramp just as Ukraine has gained the upper hand.
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the Kremlin has stepped up outreach to European capitals because Russia’s economy is faltering and its military is struggling to make progress.
Tsahkna urged Europe to tighten sanctions instead of engaging, framing tougher pressure as the proper response in the fifth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The warning underscores a broader split over whether Europe should test diplomacy with Moscow or use Russia’s current weakness to increase leverage.

Estonia warns against talks, but is Europe missing a chance for peace by refusing to engage a weakened Russia?

With its military and economy failing, is Russia collapsing or just adapting to a permanent war footing?