European Union demands a say in Ukraine peace talks

As the United States pushes for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, major European Union nations, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Poland, are making it clear that they will not be side-lined in the process.

Yesterday, the White House confirmed a call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, as well as a call between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, discussing a potential agreement.

Meanwhile, European leaders have gathered these days in the Paris AI Summit, where they reinforced their position that any lasting peace must include their involvement and respect Ukraine's sovereignty.

With the Munich Security Conference on the horizon, the European Union is positioning itself as a key player, despite Washington's apparent inclination to steer negotiations independently.

At the same time, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasised this position in a post on X. However, lingering questions remain, and for now, it remains to be seen how much influence European nations will truly have in shaping the future of the conflict.