Kallas pitches herself as EU envoy for Ukraine talks, says Russia opposes her

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has proposed herself as the bloc's special envoy for Ukraine peace talks, acknowledging Russia opposes her appointment due to her strong stance on the conflict. Speaking at an EU leaders' summit in Dublin, Kallas argued her institutional role as High Representative makes her the natural choice, questioning why Russia should influence who represents Europe. She also cautioned against replicating the US-style envoy model. European Council President António Costa has emerged as a frontrunner for the envoy position, while EU leaders agreed Friday that France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK will represent Europe in negotiations alongside EU institutions.


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