By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy and Poland will represent the Europeans at the next talks on Ukraine, European Council President António Costa announced, calling on Europe to speak with a clear and united voice. The discussions follow talks in Abu Dhabi between Russia, Ukraine and the United States, held without the Europeans, according to Le Monde.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling on European leaders to exercise caution over US-Russia talks on a new security arrangement in Europe. Washington has asked Moscow to present a new proposal detailing measures Russia would be willing to take to reduce tensions, according to France 24.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: France 24 ·
European Council President António Costa blames Russia for the deterioration of the European security order, as Washington explores a comprehensive agreement with Moscow on Ukraine. Brussels insists on fully participating in any negotiations that could reshape the balance of power with Russia, according to L’Information.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: L'Information ·
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday. The talks follow two days of discussions between Russians and Ukrainians in Abu Dhabi, aimed at advancing negotiations, according to France 24.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: France 24 ·
European representatives will participate in the next talks between Ukraine and Russia, US envoy Steve Witkoff announced after meeting Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Thursday, according to Le Monde. Jared Kushner said Moscow and Kyiv had agreed to expand the next talks to European countries, while Washington is working on a major prisoner exchange.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Le Monde ·
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