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Russia and Ukraine envoys to talk ceasefire monitoring and territory
- On Thursday, U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff secured a breakthrough in Moscow, with Russian President Vladimir Putin agreeing to allow European representatives at future peace talks with Ukraine.
- Russia previously insisted on a strict trilateral format excluding European officials, while the European Union struggled to reach consensus on who should represent the bloc in negotiations.
- European leaders at the European Political Community summit in Dublin, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, welcomed the shift toward participation, though significant differences with Russia on security architecture remain.
- Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal insisted the bloc has already selected representatives—European Council President António Costa and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas—to present a unified voice.
- The Kremlin has not yet officially confirmed European participation, and Moscow maintains hardline territorial demands that complicate the path toward a lasting settlement between the warring sides.
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‘You could even have a TV show about it’: Europe struggles to choose its representative for Ukraine peace talks
The United States, Russia, and Ukraine will expand the format of their trilateral peace talks to include Europe, U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said yesterday evening, after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
·Riga, Latvia
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In the view of the Russian representative, the gap between European and Washington positions is too wide.
·Las Condes, Chile
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Brussels is seeking active participation in the negotiations, while Moscow is saying it is ready for dialogue with an authorized European representative.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Europe warned against falling for Russia's 'traps' on Ukraine talks
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned Friday Europe must not walk into Russian "traps" over Ukraine talks, saying reaching a ceasefire needed to be the priority, not broader security negotiations.
·Madison, United States
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