EU leaders have not yet agreed on who will represent the bloc in…

EU leaders have not yet agreed on who will represent the bloc in negotiations over Ukraine. EU country leaders will discuss on November 13 at a summit in Dublin who will represent the EU in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Politico reports.

Consensus

European leaders are discussing the representation of the EU in negotiations on Ukraine.
The EU has not yet appointed a representative for negotiations on Ukraine.
The US has reported that Russia and Ukraine agreed to include European representatives in the next round of negotiations.
The topic of European security architecture is being discussed alongside Ukraine-related issues.
The discussion is taking place during a summit in Dublin.
The EU is expected to address the issue of representation during the summit.

Points of divergence

Dmitry Medvedev stated that the EU has not been invited to participate in negotiations on Ukraine and that no one wants to include it. — vedomosti
Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized that Europe must be fully represented in negotiations with Russia, especially regarding European security and support for Ukraine. — tg_bbcrussian
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that Europe has fallen into a trap by agreeing to discuss European security architecture in exchange for participation in Ukraine negotiations. — vm
French President Emmanuel Macron said he is ready to act as a negotiator for Europe, but only after European countries agree on a common position. — fontanka
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said the EU will soon decide who will represent it in negotiations on Ukraine. — interfax
European diplomats and officials said that while countries agree the EU should participate, they have not yet agreed on a candidate, with Antonio Costa and Kaja Kallas being discussed as possible representatives. — tg_echoonline_news
Ushakov stated that the EU cannot currently choose a negotiator for Ukraine. — kommerant

Coverage (20 sources)

Fitzo: After the EU summit, Europe's position on Ukraine will become clear — Вести
«We would have been better off communicating with Europeans»: Peskov on talks about Ukraine — Фонтанка
Euro-diplomat named the reason why the EU cannot find a single negotiator — Вести
Medvedev: No one invited the EU to talks on Ukraine — РИАМО
Kosta says that the EU should be represented by a team in negotiations on Ukraine — Интерфакс
Babis asked the European Council to choose a representative for negotiations on Ukraine — Вести
Medvedev: The EU has not invited anyone yet to negotiate on Ukraine — Ведомости
Dublin promises quick resolution of issue with EU negotiator for Ukraine — Интерфакс
Stubbs, Košta or Callas: Who can Europe send to negotiations on Ukraine — Вести
EU leaders have not yet agreed who will represent the bloc in Ukraine talks — Politico — ЭХО / Новости
Politico: Choosing an EU negotiator is hindered not by Putin, but by France and Germany — Вести
Politico: Kallass supporters found in the most isolated camp in the European Union — Вести
Lugov about talks with EU and Ukraine: no progress until February — Вести
EU Council President says EU is aiming for coordinated work in involvement in Ukrainian settlement — Интерфакс
Zelenskyy: Europe must be fully represented in talks with Russia — BBC News Русская служба
Macron stated readiness to represent Europe in negotiations on Ukraine — Ведомости
Prime Minister of Estonia says EU fell into trap in talks on Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
Russia ready to speak with Europe. Who responded? — Фонтанка
Peskov: EU cannot choose a representative, but wants to place troops in Ukraine — Ведомости
Macron expressed readiness to become a negotiator for Ukraine from Europe — Вести

EU leaders have not yet agreed on who will represent the bloc in…

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