Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has said the European Union does not need to appoint a special envoy to represent the bloc in potential peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, expected to take place in Dublin.
In an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP), Michal argued that Europe already has established representatives who can speak on its behalf during the negotiations.
Commenting on proposals to appoint a dedicated European representative for the talks, the Estonian prime minister said an agreement had effectively already been reached on who should represent the continent.
“I would say that we already have an agreement on the names,” Michal stated, referring to European Council President Antonio Costa and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
His remarks come amid ongoing discussions over Europe’s role in negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow and how the European Union should be represented in international efforts to secure a peace agreement.
The debate reflects broader questions about the EU’s diplomatic representation and its influence over the future of negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
