Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
Summary
Ukraine is asking the European Union (EU) to help negotiate an end to the war with Russia. The EU is thinking about getting involved because talks led by the United States have stalled, but Russia shows no sign of agreeing to peace talks soon.Key Facts
- Ukraine wants the EU to play a bigger role in talks with Russia to end the war.
- European foreign ministers are meeting informally in Cyprus to discuss this issue.
- US-led mediation efforts have stalled, and Russia is increasing attacks on Ukraine.
- Possible EU mediators mentioned include former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he might consider mediating if Russia agrees to a ceasefire first.
- Russia prefers negotiations with the US and suggested Gerhard Schröder, a close Moscow ally, as an EU envoy.
- The EU rejected Schröder because of his ties to Russia.
- EU countries have differing views: some want to increase pressure on Russia, others want to start talks sooner.
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