Europe calls for involvement in Ukraine peace talks, doubts about Russia's stance

[Berlin Current Affairs] European countries are increasing their approach to Ukraine and the United States, seeking their involvement in peace talks with Ukraine. They are wary that negotiations led by President Trump, who lost a landslide in the mid-term elections in the United States and is rushing to achieve diplomatic results to buoy his government, could end up benefiting Russia, which poses the greatest national security threat.

First exercise in anticipation of ceasefire in Ukraine with 11 willing countries including Britain and France in Poland

On the 9th, German Foreign Minister Wardefur met with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, who is in charge of peace mediation, in Paris and once again requested that Europe be included in the talks. After the meeting, Wardefur emphasized that ``(the Ukraine issue) cannot be resolved without Europe. It concerns Europe's security interests and Ukraine's future in Europe.''

On the same day, European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Carlos Carlos said Russia continued to carry out attacks on civilians and ``it does not appear that it has any intention of negotiating in good faith.'' He questioned the country's stance on negotiations.

Ahead of the tripartite talks with the United States and Russia, President Zelenskiy of Ukraine has been meeting with European leaders one after another and working closely together. ``We are doing everything possible to include Europe in the diplomatic process,'' Umerov, head of the country's foreign intelligence service, said on X (formerly Twitter).