The European Union has quietly sought to reopen communication with Russia
Officials said brief diplomatic contacts aim to keep Europe from being sidelined in any future Ukraine peace talks.
- The European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open communication channels, aiming to ensure the continent is not sidelined in potential talks to end the war in Ukraine.
- On Monday, Ukraine officially opened negotiations to join the European Union, launching a process that requires the government to commit to years of political reforms while fighting the Russian invasion.
- Brief diplomatic contacts occurred recently without substantive discussion, as Russian President Vladimir Putin stated earlier this month that he has not ruled out speaking to the European Union.
- European Union leaders are heading to Brussels for a summer summit where Ukraine remains high on the agenda, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to address the 27 leaders.
- Putin has attempted to bypass Europe to negotiate Ukraine's future directly with Washington, positioning Moscow to shape any settlement outside the European Union framework.
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The European Union is creeping closer to a decision to reopen diplomatic relations with Russia.
El Periódico
European Council President António Costa asked his team to establish a diplomatic channel with the Kremlin so that the European Union would be "prepared", in the event of peace negotiations, to "defend the interests" of the bloc, community sources have confirmed.
Associated Press News
European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia
The European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, officials said.
The European Union has contacted Moscow in a tentative attempt to open a line of communication so that the continent will not be marginalized in possible talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, officials said on Thursday.
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