EU splits into three camps over who represents bloc in Russia talks

EU leaders meeting in Dublin on Friday remain divided over who should represent them in talks to end the war in Ukraine, with at least three options under discussion, according to Politico. European diplomats say the bloc is split into three camps. European Council President Antonio Costa has the broadest support, while France and Germany resist ceding their seats to Brussels, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has the fewest backers due to her hawkish stance on Russia. Leaders are unlikely to formally appoint an envoy on Friday, but discussions may lead to a broader understanding on European representation. Estonia's prime minister openly backed Costa, while Germany's chancellor cited the E3 format as well-established.