By — Jill Lawless, Associated Press Jill Lawless, Associated Press By — Sam McNeil, Associated Press Sam McNeil, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/europe-to-send-a-diplomat-team-to-ukraine-talks-as-leaders-push-for-a-voice Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Europe to send a diplomat team to Ukraine talks as leaders push for a voice World Nov 13, 2026 1:22 PM EST DUBLIN (AP) — Europe will send a team of diplomats from five countries and the European Union to the next round of Ukraine peace talks, the head of the European Council said Friday after a summit dominated by European efforts to avoid being shut out of U.S.-led negotiations on ending the almost five-year war. European Council President Antonio Costa said the continent will be represented by the EU and five members of the "coalition of the willing" that backs Ukraine: the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Poland. READ MORE: Ukraine fires nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks consider wider European security Leaders debated whether Europe should be represented by one person or a team at a summit…
Europe to send a diplomat team to Ukraine talks as leaders push for a voice
In short
The agreed diplomatic delegation will incorporate European Union officials alongside representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom. Although summit attendees initially debated selecting a single continental envoy, leaders opted for a multi-nation group despite warnings from figures like Giorgia Meloni about fragmented representation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. envoy Jared Kushner have now confirmed that the European envoys will take part in the upcoming talks. This step follows a formal declaration by 40 nations insisting that all European security decisions require direct European involvement.
Key points
- European officials secured a seat at the peace negotiations to prevent Washington and Mos…: European officials secured a seat at the peace negotiations to prevent Washington and Moscow from deciding their regional security.
- Russia continues to oppose European involvement at the table because European countries a…: Russia continues to oppose European involvement at the table because European countries actively fund and arm the Ukrainian military.
- Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and American envoy Jared Kushner confirmed t…: Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and American envoy Jared Kushner confirmed the multi-nation European delegation will participate.