European representatives for Ukraine peace talks revealed

Europe will be represented in future negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine by European Union institutions and five countries: Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Poland.

Source: European Council President António Costa, speaking at a press conference in Dublin following an informal summit of EU leaders, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Costa said the EU's position is clear: Europe's security begins with Ukraine's security, and the EU welcomes all diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing Russia to the negotiating table.

"We are fully engaged in supporting the ongoing process and we hope it will deliver concrete results. Today the leaders agreed that our European team for the negotiations on peace in Ukraine is the European Union institutions and the E5 [Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Poland – ed.] of the Coalition of the Willing," Costa said.

He added that the EU's principles and positions in these negotiations are well known and the European team will continue to act in close coordination and complete unity.

"Europe must speak with one clear and united voice in all discussions that shape the future of Ukraine and the security of our country," he said.

Background:

• Politico had previously reported that the E5 countries would be represented by their national security advisers.
• Media reports have suggested that the EU countries are divided into three camps over who should represent them in the talks with Russia.

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