EU Seeks Unified Position Before Any Talks With Russia on Ukraine
Ukraine has pressed European governments to take a larger role in negotiations to end the Russian invasion while the United States focuses on its conflict with Iran. EU officials say the bloc must first agree on its message and choose a mediator.
France 24Ukraine has urged European governments to assume a more active part in negotiations aimed at ending the Russian invasion, citing the United States' focus on its war against Iran. EU officials responded that the bloc must first settle on a common position and select an envoy before any approach to Moscow.
The officials stated that without internal agreement on objectives, any European initiative would lack credibility with Russian authorities. They added that the choice of mediator would also need to reflect that shared stance.
U.S. attention remains divided. They have not specified preferred terms or personnel for such talks.
No timeline for selecting an envoy or finalizing a negotiating mandate has been announced. Discussions among EU member states continue on both issues.
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Any European diplomatic initiative would require prior internal consensus.
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