EU institutions and the E5 group of countries will participate in talks on the Russian war
Participants of the informal European Council meeting in Dublin have agreed on the format for Europe's representation in negotiations regarding the settlement of the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The negotiating team will include EU institutions and the E5 group of states from the Coalition of the Willing. This was reported by Ukrinform citing António Costa, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
President of the European Council António Costa announced that the European side would act in a cohesive and coordinated manner. According to him, the security of the continent directly depends on the situation in Ukraine, which is why Europeans support efforts aimed at bringing the rf to a constructive dialogue.
Europe’s representation in negotiations
In accordance with the adopted decision, the European position will be represented by European Union institutions jointly with the E5 group, which is part of the Coalition of the Willing. António Costa emphasized that the goal of such a coalition is to ensure a single European voice in matters concerning the future of Ukraine and regional security.
He stressed that the exclusive right to define terms regarding sovereignty and territorial integrity belongs solely to Ukraine. At the same time, the role of the EU will focus on issues of reconstruction, prosperity, and Ukraine’s European integration, while security guarantees will be discussed by the Coalition of the Willing in close cooperation with NATO.
Further support for Ukraine
In addition to diplomatic representation, EU leaders are preparing to discuss economic issues. At the European Council meeting scheduled for November 26-27, a key topic will be the financing of Ukraine’s needs for the next year and in the long term, based on proposals from the European Commission.
Earlier, High Representative of the EU Kaja Kallas noted that the rf should have no influence on the formation of the European negotiating team. She urged maintaining principle on this issue, despite the Russian side’s attempts to pressure diplomatic processes.
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