EU leaders debate who should lead negotiations with Putin amid summit splitsExecutive summary: European Council leaders are split on who should negotiate with Putin, with Costa’s outreach to the Kremlin becoming a focal point of the summit. The disagreement shapes the EU’s diplomatic posture toward Russia and could affect Ukraine policy and internal party dynamics. European Council President António Costa, EU leaders including Macron and Merz, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Further debate in upcoming EU foreign minister meetings, possible re‑negotiation of negotiation roles, and potential political fallout.The article reports divisions among European Council leaders over who should negotiate with Putin, highlighting that President António Costa’s outreach to the Kremlin dominated an evening supposed to focus on confronting the threat. It underscores internal disagreements about diplomatic strategy toward Russia.Connected developmentsMacron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talksAntonio Costa outreach to Russia was 'misguided', Estonian PM saysEU leaders demand von der Leyen tools up against ChinaMacron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talksIl gasdotto che divide Putin e XiOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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