The EU wants greater say in Ukraine talks
Norway’s prime minister, who last month spoke to Putin, warned the Russian leader is not interested in peace.
The European Union has announced that senior officials from both the Commission and Council will attend Ukraine peace talks commencing on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, according to two EU officials. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the participation of the EU in a post on X, stating that the EU would be present alongside its partners.
Along with von der Leyen’s chief of staff Bjoern Seibert representing the Commission, Anna-Maria Boura, the Council’s chief foreign policy adviser, will also be present. In addition, national security advisers from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will be in attendance at the talks, as reported by a German official and two EU diplomats.
The format of the negotiations remains uncertain, with the German official stating that it would be determined as the discussions progressed. EU officials, however, confirmed that the Europeans would not be inside the room during the negotiations. Tensions have arisen among EU leaders over the representation of Europe at the talks.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the changing format of talks with Russia and suggested that a wider group, including representatives from EU institutions, should be involved in the peace negotiations. Her proposal received support from Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
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