Europe's Six Leaders and EU to Join Ukraine Peace Talks

European leaders meeting at a Dublin summit on Friday agreed that Germany, France, Italy, Poland, the United Kingdom, and EU institution representatives will represent Europe in negotiations with the US, Russia, and Ukraine over the war, according to four sources. European Council President Antonio Costa confirmed the agreement, stating Europe must speak with a clear and united voice in all discussions shaping Ukraine's future and continental security. The latest talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US occurred this week in Abu Dhabi, where the American delegation requested European participation. Russia has rejected the expanded format, with chief negotiator Vladimir Medinski saying it is unclear what would be discussed with Europe. A German tabloid published unofficial Russian proposals including taking all of Donbas, demilitarizing Ukrainian ports, and forcing Finland out of NATO.