Europe divided over how to influence US-Russia talks

Summary

European countries are divided over how to influence US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine. Fears that the continent is being sidelined in the peace negotiations have led to disjointed outreach to Vladimir Putin, according to the Financial Times.

Timeline

1. Financial Times

   30 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTCSource ↗

   Europe is divided over how to influence US-Russia talks, and fears of the continent being sidelined in Ukraine peace negotiations have prompted disjointed outreach to Vladimir Putin.