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Europe to send united front to peace talks
EU names five-nation team for Ukraine peace talks.
In brief
EU names five-nation team for Ukraine peace talks. EU will send a unified team of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK to negotiate with Russia over Ukraine. Originally reported by Dw.
EU names five-nation team
European Council President Antonio Costa said the EU will take part in future peace talks aimed at ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and will jointly represent Europe with France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK.
Russia rejects EU participation
Russia has rejected the idea of a unified European team for peace talks, while the US appeared indifferent under the Trump administration.
Kremlin demands clarity
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia needs clarity on the European Union's 'real intentions' before making a decision on expanding the trilateral format.
Kallas warns of traps
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said Russia does not want 'anybody strong' at the negotiating table because they want to push through their maximum demands.
Merz asks Trump for no surprises
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz asked US President Donald Trump to not make any 'surprises' on Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy reports Starshield issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said no clear explanations have been given for recent speed issues with Starshield.
Drone attacks overnight
Overnight drone attacks killed several people in both Ukraine and Russia, including two in Odesa and a 17-year-old boy in Zaporizhzhia.
Car bomb wounds aide
A car bomb wounded an aide to former pro-Russia Ukrainian prime minister Mykola Azarov in Moscow, leaving him with a lost left arm and other injuries.
EU leaders tussle over representation
European leaders are under pressure to put forward a name to represent the EU in Ukraine peace talks after US envoy Steve Witkoff said Europeans would be at the table.
Kallas on EU representation
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said she is the one representing Europe in foreign and security policy, despite Russia not wanting her at the table.
Russia wants 'genuineness'
The Kremlin said it wants to see 'genuineness' before allowing the EU into the peace talks.
Merz calls for unity
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Trump to make 'no surprises' at his next meeting with Putin to avoid a 'second Anchorage moment'.
Zelenskyy on Starshield
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Starshield connections only work when devices move slower than 161 kilometres per hour.
Kremlin rejects EU seat
Russia's lead negotiator Vladimir Medinsky claimed Russia did not receive a single concrete peace proposal from European countries.
EU security stance
Merz stated Europe does not need to talk about security arrangements with Russia because the security architecture already exists.
Next steps
The EU will send a unified team to negotiate with Russia over Ukraine, while Russia demands clarity on European intentions before expanding the trilateral format.
The bottom line
EU will send a unified team of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK to negotiate with Russia over Ukraine.
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