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European Union leaders were unable to agree on setting up a back-channel with Moscow to protect the bloc’s interests regarding negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Brussels

Who
European Union leaders, European Council President António Costa, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
What
European Union leaders were unable to agree on setting up a back-channel with Moscow to protect the bloc’s interests regarding negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 2h 11m ago
Where
Brussels ·
Why
The proposed back-channel aimed to protect the bloc’s interests should progress be made in negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Frontline Impact

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The disagreement indicates continued internal division within the EU regarding diplomatic engagement with Russia, potentially hindering future coordinated efforts to influence peace negotiations for the Ukraine war.

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    European Union leaders were unable to agree on setting up a back-channel with Moscow to protect the bloc’s interests regarding negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Russia would prefer to achieve its special military operation's goals through diplomacy.
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