Zelenskyy tells Europe to hurry up and pick a rep for peace talks with Russia
Ukraine's leader wants to be consulted on Europe's choice.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged European nations to swiftly determine who will represent them in peace talks with Russia. Ideally, a single individual should have the EU's backing, along with support from non-EU countries such as the U.K. and Norway, to ensure unity in negotiations. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of "unity" in the process, stating that it would be beneficial for the representatives to receive a mandate from the entire European coalition.
In light of Europe's growing involvement in talks with Russia and the United States, Zelenskyy's plea reflects the mounting calls for the EU and other allies to unite behind a single top negotiator or a small team at the highest level. During his visit to Denmark, the Ukrainian leader sought a dialogue with the EU and other European powers regarding the selection process.
He expressed a preference for an announcement no later than the end of November, suggesting the 19th as a potential date at a Coalition of the Willing meeting in Germany. As Europe grapples with the challenge of engaging with Russia and the U.S. over ending the war, the selection of a unified representative remains a critical step forward in the peace process.
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