As the US restarts talks between Russia and Ukraine, European leaders say Europe
should have a seat at the table but cannot agree who should represent it. More
than 50 leaders in Dublin for the European Political Community summit will meet
Ukrainian president Zelenskiy; European representation is a central agenda item.
Zelenskiy and US officials have urged Europe to name a representative to boost
the new round’s credibility. The talks include US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared
Kushner meets Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. European
leaders reported no substantive progress: most avoided direct answers, with
proposals ranging from EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas or European Council
President António Costa by diplomatic precedence to a multi-representative
approach.
