Russia is ‘setting traps’ in Ukraine talks, EU foreign policy chief warns
Summary
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia was using discussion of European security to divert attention from its war against Ukraine. European leaders said Europe should take part in peace talks, but Russia has not agreed to an expanded format and European governments have not settled on who would represent them.Key Facts
- Kaja Kallas said Russia was the aggressor and Ukraine was the victim.
- Russia has renewed demands for a major overhaul of European security that were rejected in 2021.
- Ukraine, Russia and the United States held their latest round of talks in Abu Dhabi this week.
- U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to include Europeans in the next round of talks, but Russia disputed that assurance.
- The Kremlin said it would decide on an expanded format after assessing Europe’s intentions and willingness to contribute to peace efforts.
- European leaders have called for a ceasefire before negotiations and said Russia has violated existing security agreements.
- European governments are weighing representation through EU officials, national envoys, or groups such as the E3 and E5.
- Leaders at the summit highlighted the potential roles of the UK and Norway in discussions about Ukraine’s future security.
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