Ukraine peace talks: EU warns against traps set by Russia
The European Union has warned against Russian traps in Ukraine peace talks, accusing Moscow of reviving security demands to distract from its ongoing aggression.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned allies against falling into traps set by Moscow in Ukraine peace talks. Arriving at an EU summit in Dublin, Kallas said Russia was attempting to debate European security purely to divert attention from its aggression.
Kallas stressed that Russia is the sole aggressor with no genuine security grievances. Her warning follows talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian, Russian, and US officials. Although US envoy Jared Kushner claimed both sides agreed to include European leaders next, Moscow quickly disputed the claim.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen insisted that Europe must take part in future negotiations. They maintained that existing security agreements are non-negotiable and urged a ceasefire before formal peace talks proceed.
Source: The Guardian
