Europe seeks single negotiator for Ukraine peace talks

European leaders meeting in Dublin are struggling to agree on who should represent the continent in peace talks with Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, amid fears of becoming irrelevant. Ukrainian President Zelensky has demanded clarity on the matter this month. The summit, attended by Zelensky and NATO chief Mark Rutte, follows talks in Abu Dhabi where Europeans were excluded from direct negotiations with Russia. Moscow refuses to receive them, while European leaders fear the US and Russia will make unfavorable deals without their input. Italian Prime Minister Meloni is pushing for a single negotiator, criticizing fragmented initiatives that undermine credibility. However, divisions persist, with some leaders favoring direct engagement with Putin and others, like Estonia, rejecting any mediation with the "dictator."