EU names team for Ukraine peace talks

The European Union has agreed on a team to represent Europe in peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, comprising EU institutions and five member states. The decision was announced by European Council President Antonio Costa on Friday. The negotiating team will include EU institutions and the E5 group, consisting of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland. Costa stated they will act in a coordinated manner to ensure a unified European position on issues affecting Ukraine's future and continental security. Costa emphasized that only Ukraine can decide on its own territory and sovereignty, while security guarantees will be discussed within the Coalition of the Willing in coordination with NATO. He warned that Russia's recent escalation shows it must change course.