Europe Source-linked briefing

Europe Haggles Over Who Will Represent It in Talks With Russia

After coveting a seat in the Ukraine war discussions, Europe is poised to get one. Deciding who should speak for the continent is its own negotiation.

Jeanna Smialek

Original contributor via The New York Times

| November 13, 2026 | 1 min read | Updated Nov 13, 11:00 PM

Europe Haggles Over Who Will Represent It in Talks With Russia — Image supplied with the source report: The New York Times.

After coveting a seat in the Ukraine war discussions, Europe is poised to get one. Deciding who should speak for the continent is its own negotiation.

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