Europe seeks seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice
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Summary
European Union leaders debated whether one envoy or a team should represent Europe in Russia-Ukraine peace talks at a summit in Dublin. They broadly support Europe joining negotiations, but have not agreed on a representative, and Russia has opposed European participation in direct talks.Key Facts
- EU leaders from the 27 member states discussed European representation at a summit in Dublin on Friday.
- European leaders have broadly agreed that Europe should join negotiations involving the United States, Ukraine and Russia.
- U.S. envoys said Europe would join future negotiations after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Kremlin said no decision had been made.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid surprises during expected talks with Putin in China next week.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she should represent Europe on foreign and security policy, but there is no unanimous support for her.
- European Council President Antonio Costa is also being considered as a possible representative.
- U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said Europe identifying one person to speak for it would be a significant achievement.
- Russia opposes European countries joining direct negotiations, arguing that they finance and supply Ukraine’s military effort.
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