The Russian government has suggested a three‑party conference to discuss the future of Ukraine, but it would exclude both Kyiv and European countries from the negotiating table. Georg Fahrion, a commentator for Spiegel, warns that this arrangement could turn Europe into a passive object of foreign decisions. He urges the European Union to use its economic power to block the proposal. The piece frames the suggestion as a challenge to European autonomy. It reflects growing tension over diplomatic exclusion in the conflict.