Europe seeks unified envoy for Ukraine peace talks but remains divided

European nations are seeking a unified envoy to represent them in Ukraine peace talks, fearing a US-backed process will sideline them and leave Kyiv vulnerable as Moscow and Washington decide the conflict's fate. Leaders from the 27-nation EU are debating the role at a Dublin summit. Whether Europe should be represented by one person or a team, and who should take the role, remains unresolved, with senior EU officials and politicians suggested but no consensus reached. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said the issue needs final decision within a week or two, as Ukraine seeks backup from allies. Russia opposes European involvement in direct negotiations, while European leaders distrust US President Donald Trump after trade and security standoffs. French President Emmanuel Macron said Europeans must define their own security future. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Europe must first name a representative, noting Europeans "squabble like spiders in a jar."