EU institutions, E5 to represent Europe in Ukraine peace talks

European Union leaders agreed that a joint team comprising EU institutions and the E5 group will represent Europe in upcoming peace negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Announced by the European Council President, the decision aims to prevent Europe from being sidelined in US-backed or trilateral diplomatic processes involving Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv. EU institutions will focus on Ukraine's European integration, economic reconstruction, prosperity, and financial planning while security guarantees will be coordinated through the Coalition of the Willing and in alignment with NATO.