Meeting at a Dublin summit, leaders designated six nations and EU institutions to ensure Europe speaks with one unified voice during future Ukraine peace discussions. While envoys debate whether broader security structures should be renegotiated alongside a truce, top EU officials insist immediate efforts must prioritize a ceasefire without falling into Russian traps. Meanwhile, diplomatic outreach across Dublin, Abu Dhabi, and Moscow has yielded little sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin will soften hardline demands such as rolling back NATO.
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European officials remain skeptical of peace prospects as ongoing Russian bombings indica…: European officials remain skeptical of peace prospects as ongoing Russian bombings indicate Moscow is not serious about a settlement.
Vladimir Putin has maintained strict demands to end the nearly five-year war, including r…: Vladimir Putin has maintained strict demands to end the nearly five-year war, including rolling back NATO.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged negotiators to prioritize an immediate ceasefir…: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged negotiators to prioritize an immediate ceasefire rather than falling into Russian diplomatic traps.
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EU leaders agreed that Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and EU officials would represent Europe in future Ukraine peace talks, saying Europe must speak with "one clear and united voice".
DUBLIN: EU leaders on Friday (Nov 13) agreed Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the bloc's institutions would represent Europe at future Ukraine talks, despite Russia refusing to commit to giving Kyiv's backers a seat at the table.
Europe had been debating its team for a next round of negotiations after US envoys said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had given his green light for them to join.
The Kremlin appeared to push back Friday by saying it wanted to understand Europe's "real intentions and their willingness to contribute" before a decision on it taking part.
But European Council chief Antonio Costa, who chaired a summit of EU leaders in Dublin, said they had still moved ahead and picked their negotiating line-up.
"Europe must speak with one clear and united voice in all discussions that shape the future of Ukraine and the security of our continent," he said.
Yemeni forces have broadened their cross-border campaign by targeting critical transport and energy infrastructure deep within the kingdom, as well as military personnel along the southern frontier. The coordinated operations also extended domestically against Riyadh-backed positions across multiple Yemeni provinces. Saudi officials have yet to confirm the reported strikes on their commercial and petroleum assets.
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