EU says it is in constant contact with US on peace efforts regarding Ukraine

The European Commission welcomes all diplomatic efforts to establish a just peace in Ukraine and is in constant contact with the United States on this matter.

Source: European Commission spokesperson Christian Wigand on 4 September, as reported by a European Pravda correspondent in Brussels

Details: Wigand said the EU is in constant contact with the US regarding peace efforts in Ukraine.

"The EU supports and welcomes all diplomatic efforts for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine… We are in constant contact with the US and all partners working towards this goal," Wigand said.

He stated that the EU views the visit of American negotiators to Kyiv to continue their diplomatic efforts in precisely this context.

Background:

• It was reported that the visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv is under threat due to intimidation from Russia.
• Witkoff and Kushner previously confirmed the possibility of their visit to Ukraine, but will travel to Moscow before visiting Kyiv, possibly on 5-6 September.
• On 25 August, it became known that CIA Director John Ratcliffe had visited Moscow.

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