EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European role
EU foreign ministers are set to discuss strategies for potential negotiations with Russia as Ukraine seeks a greater European role in the process. This comes amid concerns that the U.S. may be stepping back from negotiations, prompting Ukraine to call for increased European involvement. The discussions will focus on Europe's demands from Russia, though there is currently no consensus among EU members on how to approach future relations with Moscow.
- ▪EU foreign ministers will meet to discuss future talks with Russia amid Ukraine's push for European involvement.
- ▪Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has called for Europe to play a role in negotiations, fearing U.S. disengagement.
- ▪There is no consensus among European officials on demands or preconditions for talks with Russia.
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EU ministers to discuss Russia strategy as Kyiv pushes for European roleSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA view shows a street with a destroyed shopping mall, which was hit during yesterday's Russian missile and drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Alina SmutkoPublished May 27, 2026, 11:29 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 11:29 PMBRUSSELS, May 27 - European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Thursday how to approach any possible future talks with Russia, as Ukraine pushes for Europe to play a role in negotiations with Moscow and with the U.S. focused on the war with Iran.The EU has pursued a policy of isolating Russia since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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