Europe to lead its side of Ukraine peace talks
European leaders agreed in Dublin on 13 Nov that Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and EU institutions will represent Europe in future Ukraine peace talks, according to European Council President Antonio Costa. Costa said Europe must speak with one clear voice. The Kremlin said Russia would welcome European participation only if those countries genuinely contribute to peace. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said there is no need to discuss Europe's security architecture because Europe already has one. US negotiator Jared Kushner said he had begun talks with European partners on that architecture. Forty European countries signed a declaration in Dublin saying matters of European security should be decided with Europe.
Key facts
- Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said Russia is not in a position to demand new security arrangements from Europe.
- Kulbergs said Russia's demand to roll back NATO is unlikely to succeed given Europe's larger military and economic weight.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russian calls for security talks risk diverting attention from a ceasefire.
- Moscow has asked that Europe's broader security framework be incorporated into Ukraine negotiations.
- Kulbergs urged the United States to increase pressure on Russia to achieve a ceasefire and real peace negotiations.
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Why it matters
The choice of European negotiators could shape how Europe takes part in any future Ukraine peace process.
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First published from Meduza, Tagesschau, The Moscow Times, Anadolu Agency and Al-Monitor