I am just curious here, especially against the background of this:

Lavrov was asked what part the European Union and countries like Germany could play in future Ukraine peace talks. The diplomat responded that “with all due respect to the history of the German people,” he believes that they have “already made their contribution through Chancellor Merkel’s office and administration,” referring to the Minsk agreements which were supposed to be backed by Germany and France.

Europe WILL NOT be a part of Russia-US dialogue which DOES NOT exist as I write this. Moreover, Mr. Ryabkov's diagnosis, and I quote, "You cannot trust Americans and their word"(c).

Poster Comment:

The Donbas front should collapse by the end of the month.