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European nations are urging the European Union administration to appoint a special envoy to handle contacts with Moscow, aiming to safeguard their interests and ensure they are not excluded from potential negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.<\/p>\n

According to a report<\/a><\/span> by Politico citing diplomats and officials, diplomatic activity in Brussels has accelerated.<\/p>\n

Three sources familiar with the matter stated that the proposal, which aims to prevent the US from cutting a deal with Russia “behind their backs,” is garnering support from the European Commission as well as leading member states such as France and Italy.<\/p>\n

Proponents of the initiative argue that the EU\u2019s presence at the negotiating table is vital for defending Europe\u2019s position on critical issues, such as Ukraine\u2019s potential NATO membership.<\/p>\n

Macron and Meloni push for opening diplomatic channels<\/strong><\/p>\n

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have made public calls in recent weeks for the reopening of diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin.<\/p>\n

The leaders point out that US-led discussions have reached an “impasse.”<\/p>\n

An unnamed European official indicated that the French leader is insistent that the EU must participate “at least partially” in the negotiation process between the Americans and the Russians, a view supported by the Italian Prime Minister.<\/p>\n

Draghi and Stubb stand out among candidates<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Brussels, a full consensus has not yet been reached regarding the core duties, responsibilities, and powers of the negotiator to be appointed.<\/p>\n

Debates continue over whether the representative would act directly on behalf of the EU or a “coalition of the willing,” as well as whether the individual should be an active politician or a bureaucrat.<\/p>\n

Sources speaking to Politico pointed to Finnish President Alexander Stubb as a potential candidate for the role, while circles in Rome believe former Italian Prime Minister and former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is a suitable name for the post.<\/p>\n

EU representatives, however, stated that as no special envoy position officially exists at present, it is premature to discuss candidates.<\/p>\n

Kremlin conditions acceptance of ‘realities on the ground’<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to information obtained by Politico, the idea of appointing a special envoy for Ukraine was first raised regarding the March 2025 EU summit and received significant support, though no concrete decision was taken at the time.<\/p>\n

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in early December that the EU had severed contacts with Russia on its own initiative and was obstructing the initiatives of US President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

Putin signaled that he could return to resolution negotiations with Ukraine provided that Europe takes “realities on the ground” into account.<\/p>\n

A response also came from the Kremlin following Macron\u2019s call for the EU to restart dialogue with Russia within the scope of a peaceful solution.<\/p>\n

Moscow stated, “If there is mutual political will, this can only be evaluated positively.” However, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed skepticism regarding whether European leaders could make a positive contribution to the American peace plan, given their current “moods.”<\/p>\n

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