Europe seeks unified envoy for Ukraine peace talks

European nations are seeking a unified envoy to represent them in Ukraine peace talks, fearing a U.S.-backed process will sideline them as Moscow and Washington decide the conflict's fate. Leaders debated the role Friday at an EU summit in Dublin. No consensus exists on who should serve or what the position entails, though senior EU officials and politicians are candidates. Ukraine wants European backup, while Russia opposes direct European involvement, and leaders distrust President Donald Trump's negotiations on their behalf. Supporters like Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni argue a single voice is needed to counter freelance diplomacy, while others back the E3 format or top EU officials Antonio Costa and Kaja Kallas. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Europe must first name a representative to join talks.