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Europe to Join Ukraine Talks Amid Diplomatic Push
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In Short: According to The New York Times, Putin is pushing to include Europe in the talks to overhaul European security arrangements.
'Big development' in peace talks as Ukraine says Europe to join Russia negotiations • FRANCE 24. FRANCE 24 English
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, speaking in Dublin, announced that European diplomats will join the next round of talks aimed at resolving the conflict with Russia. The New York Times reported that envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Russia after mediating peace talks in Abu Dhabi, where Russian and Ukrainian representatives spoke directly for the first time in nine months.
According to The New York Times, Putin is pushing to include Europe in the talks to overhaul European security arrangements. Zelensky emphasized the importance of European involvement, stating, “It’s important for us, because the war is in Europe.” Fox News reported that Zelenskyy wrote on X, “Ukraine has always been and will remain constructive.”
Euromaidanpress reported that peace talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia are ongoing during November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, with European Commission, European Council, German, French, and British security advisers and the NATO secretary general’s chief of staff attending. Bloomberg argues that the composition indicates a readiness for more substantive talks after months of diplomatic deadlock, suggesting Moscow is prepared to address both political issues and the battlefield.
According to Anews, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said that Washington sees progress toward a diplomatic resolution of the Ukraine conflict and hopes to revive trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US. He noted that their efforts over the previous 48 hours had begun “constructively.”
The talks aim to strengthen air defense and joint productions. Newscord quoted the IRGC as stating that violating the ceasefire would halt all diplomatic processes, according to Press TV.
While the New York Times and Fox News reported on the diplomatic efforts, they focused on different aspects: The New York Times emphasized Putin’s push for European inclusion, while Fox News highlighted Zelenskyy’s constructive stance. Both publications agree that European diplomats will join the next round of talks, indicating a readiness for more substantive discussions.
The inclusion of European diplomats in the talks signals a potential shift towards more comprehensive negotiations, as both sides seek to address both political and military issues. The ongoing efforts by envoys like Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner suggest a renewed focus on diplomatic resolution.
What's confirmed
- “It’s important for us, because the war is in Europe,” he said.
What's still developing
- Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs analyzes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's diplomatic efforts in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian and US diplomatic teams are “actively” working to set up a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump at the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York, according to press briefing by Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi.
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