Endless US-Russia talks leave Europe scrambling for a role in Ukraine peace push
"When it comes to European security, then the treaties are very concrete. It is (Council President) Antonio Costa, and it is the High Representative and Vice President (Kaja Kallas) who is representing Europe in security matters," Kallas said. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, however, stopped short of endorsing the Costa-Kallas ticket.
The ongoing U.S.-Russia talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine have left European leaders scrambling for a role in the peace push. President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need for Europe to have a direct role in the negotiations, calling for a new security framework between Europe and Russia. However, European leaders remain divided on who should represent them in the talks, with some favoring EU institutions and others advocating for major European powers to lead the diplomatic effort.
While European representatives attended the U.S.-brokered discussions in Abu Dhabi, Russia's chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, claimed his delegation had no contact with European officials during the talks. The question of European representation has since become a point of contention among its leaders.
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- European security and Ukraine talks top agenda at Dublin summit france24.com
- Putin discusses foreign contingent in Ukraine, ceasefire in Kostiantynivka with Witkoff, Kushner en.interfax.com.ua
- What have the talks with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi achieved for Ukraine? dw.com
