Deividas Matulionis, a Lithuanian official, has voiced concerns regarding the upcoming round of negotiations concerning the ongoing war, stating that no political efforts from Russia to conclude the conflict are apparent. He highlighted that discussions currently occurring are purely technical and lack any high-level political endorsement from Russia. Matulionis emphasized that the West should increase pressure on Russia, given the absence of any meaningful initiative from the Kremlin towards peace.

Matulionis noted that Russia's rhetoric around the potential end of the war has remained unchanged, relying on familiar clichés, which he finds unconvincing. With the next round of negotiations scheduled to take place in Geneva, just one week before the fourth anniversary of Russia's massive invasion of Ukraine, he expressed skepticism about achieving any significant breakthroughs during this meeting. Observers share his apprehension, believing the negotiations may fall short of producing meaningful results.

Despite Europe not being a direct participant in the discussions, Matulionis remarked that major European countries are capable of conveying their perspectives to the United States regarding the negotiation process. He suggested that increased European involvement could be feasible if Russia shows signs of commitment to ending the war, indicating a potential shift in dynamics depending on Russia's actions in the near future.