The summit in Dublin has started. "No one can negotiate on behalf of Europeans"

The European Political Community is a forum bringing together the leaders of 27 European Union countries and European countries that remain outside its structures but are geographically closely related to it.

European security and negotiations regarding Ukraine

The main topic of talks in Dublin is the security of the continent, as well as Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. Of particular importance in this context are the negotiations concluded the day before in Abu Dhabi with the participation of representatives of the United States, Ukraine and Russia.

We want to make progress in the peace talks before the end of the year. We will do everything to make this happen, Zelensky said in Dublin. We must ensure that Europe becomes a permanent partner in these negotiations. My delegation told me that recent talks with the Russian side were quite specific, he added.

"No one can negotiate on behalf of Europeans"

Before the start of the summit, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo noted that he was waiting with interest for Zelensky's report on the progress of the talks. He also emphasized that Europe must participate in decisions regarding the future of the continent. What is certain is that no one can negotiate on behalf of Europeans. We need to have a seat at the table in these conversations, he said.

On Thursday evening, the Ukrainian president is scheduled to meet in Dublin with two of Donald Trump's envoys: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. American representatives will come to the Irish capital directly from Moscow, where they were staying in the Kremlin.

The Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Kulbergs, stated that European countries maintain a common position towards Russia. In his opinion, Vladimir Putin, trying to take advantage of the current situation, unexpectedly "found himself against a wall." Referring to the possibility of appointing a special representative of Europe for talks with the Russian leader, he pointed to the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, who formally already plays such a role.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday in Dublin that there were positive signals from Abu Dhabi. We have a chance, together with the Americans, to achieve peace in Europe, he said.

When asked who should represent the Old Continent in talks with the Kremlin, he pointed out that such formats already exist. As he emphasized, there is E3, which includes Germany, France and Great Britain, and talks are also conducted in a broader format, which also includes Poland and Italy. I don't see any problem with it remaining that way. It is important that Russia comes to us and is ready to talk, then everything will be fine, he emphasized.

New sanctions and further aid for Kiev

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, also commented on the issue of support for Ukraine. In Dublin, she positively assessed the fact that European representatives participated in the peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, conducted with the participation of Ukraine, Russia and the USA.

She also announced further actions of the European Union for Kiev. Even before the EU summit in Brussels scheduled for November 26-27, the European Commission is to present the 22nd package of sanctions against Russia. In addition, it will inform how the EU intends to secure financing for Ukraine's needs in 2027.

Poland is represented by Prime Minister Donald Tusk during the meeting in Dublin. On Friday, the head of the Polish government will also take part in an informal meeting of the European Council.