European leaders discuss Ukraine peace framework amid budget talks
Oslo talks on Ukraine peace while EU budget includes Ukraine funding
Key facts
- Russia is "in principle" ready to resume trilateral negotiations with Ukraine and the US in mid‑November (S1).
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told Fox News that Ukraine could accept a ceasefire along the current front lines without recognising Russian sovereignty (S1).
- EU leaders plan to extend the extraordinary summit to two days (26‑27 November) to include Ukraine (S1).
- The EU seeks an additional €70 billion for 2027 to support Ukraine (S1).
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb is seen as a potential EU envoy for peace talks (S1).
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg. The Kremlin said Russia is "in principle" ready to resume trilateral negotiations with Ukraine and the US in mid‑November. Abu Dhabi has been suggested as a possible venue for the talks.
European leaders met in Oslo to discuss a Ukraine peace framework. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told Fox News that Ukraine could accept a ceasefire along the current front lines without recognising Russian sovereignty. Finnish President Alexander Stubb was highlighted as a potential EU envoy for future peace talks.
The EU is extending its extraordinary summit to two days, 26‑27 November, to include Ukraine in the agenda. The summit will address the €70 billion request for 2027 military and financial support for Ukraine. The European Commission will determine how much of the €70 billion the EU will cover.
Context
Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have been in conflict since 2022. According to Euronews, Russia is ready to resume negotiations, and the EU is extending its summit to discuss funding for Ukraine.
How outlets headlined it
- EuronewsA fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine
- Politico EuropeWho are the losers from the budget?
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