Europe and NATO are playing their part in current diplomatic efforts, - Costa
European Council President António Costa stated that the EU should participate in any peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, but has not yet decided who will represent the bloc in a potential dialogue with Russia.
This was reported by Censor.NET with a link to the European Parliament.
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He noted that Ukraine should have the right to freely choose its alliances and partnerships.
"Europe has consigned empires and spheres of influence to the dustbin of history. And we will never allow them to be revived," he said.
Koshta also noted that the future of European security cannot be discussed or decided without Europe.
"That is precisely why the European Union, together with NATO and a number of European countries, is playing its part in the ongoing diplomatic efforts. We are acting as a single team—side by side with our Ukrainian partners," he added.
Europe is committed to continuing to adhere to the same fundamental principles that have guided the foreign policy of peaceful European states for decades
"These principles of international law will continue to serve as a guide for the European Union in any negotiations on peace in Ukraine and security in Europe," the President of the European Council concluded.
What led up to this?
- DW previously reported that it is unlikely that European Union leaders will agree in the coming days on the appointment of a single special representative for negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- Estonia proposes involving European Council President António Costa and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas in the negotiations on Ukraine.
- On November 12, U.S. Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived at the Kremlin for talks with Putin following a trilateral meeting between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
- Following their talks with Putin, they are expected to travel to Dublin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is there for the European Political Community summit.
- On November 11 in Abu Dhabi, the two-day Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks concluded, resulting in an agreement on a large-scale prisoner exchange. Following the trilateral meetings, the Ukrainian delegation held separate talks with European representatives who were also present in the UAE.
