Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that any constructive progress on the Ukraine issue will irritate the European Union, as it may undermine their plans to deepen the crisis in Ukraine to weaken Russia [1] - The new head of the Russian delegation, Yulia Zhdanova, emphasizes that the EU is concerned about developments that could disrupt their strategy regarding Ukraine [1] - Zhdanova's comments reflect a broader geopolitical tension, indicating that the EU's interests are closely tied to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine [1]