Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice

European nations are seeking an envoy to represent them in talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, concerned that a U.S.-backed process will leave them sidelined and Kyiv vulnerable as Moscow and Washington decide the fate of a conflict that has roiled the continent.

Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice

TL;DR

  • European nations want an envoy for Ukraine war talks.
  • They fear being sidelined in a U.S.-backed process.
  • Concerns exist that Russia and the U.S. could decide Ukraine's fate.
  • The conflict has significantly impacted the continent.