Marta Aguirre, a candidate for the Left Party in the upcoming European Parliament election, has sparked controversy with her call for negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine.

During a recent EU debate, Aguirre emphasized the need to explore all avenues to force Russia to the negotiating table, suggesting a halt in oil purchases as a potential leverage.

Her comments have ignited backlash from other politicians, highlighting a divide in opinions on how to address the conflict.

Aguirre insists on the importance of dialogue, stating, "We must not appear to be supportive of Russia, but we have to compel them to negotiate.".