Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
Key takeaways
- The EU is actively considering re-engagement with Moscow over Ukraine as US efforts to mediate have ground to a halt and Russia steps up its deadly strikes.
- Now, Ukraine's foreign minister has told the BBC that Kyiv is keen to introduce some "new dynamics" into the negotiation process.
- "We need to move to a new format of talks with the Russian side," Andrii Sybiha said in a recent call, suggesting "more active participation by the European side".
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Sarah Rainsford Southern and Eastern Europe correspondent Getty Images Finnish President Alexander Stubb (right) said he "probably couldn't answer in the negative" if he were offered the task of mediating with Russia Ukraine is urging the EU to help negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a topic that will be discussed in detail at an informal meeting of European foreign ministers in Cyprus.
The EU is actively considering re-engagement with Moscow over Ukraine as US efforts to mediate have ground to a halt and Russia steps up its deadly strikes.
Now, Ukraine's foreign minister has told the BBC that Kyiv is keen to introduce some "new dynamics" into the negotiation process.