European Council President António Costa said EU leaders are preparing for possible negotiations with Vladimir Putin as frustration grows over stalled US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Costa said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supports EU readiness to contribute to negotiations, though there is no indication Moscow is prepared to engage with the bloc. The EU is seeking a coordinated approach while avoiding disruption to President Donald Trump’s diplomatic process. Zelenskyy also

European Council President António Costa said EU leaders are preparing for possible negotiations with Vladimir Putin as frustration grows over stalled US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Costa said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supports EU readiness to contribute to negotiations, though there is no indication Moscow is prepared to engage with the bloc. The EU is seeking a coordinated approach while avoiding disruption to President Donald Trump’s diplomatic process. Zelenskyy also said Ukrainian officials are meeting US envoys to revive talks that have stalled since Trump launched military action against Iran.