Rikard Jozwiak
Over the past week, European nations largely represented by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have tried their best to engage in talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia.
There were a number of rather successful high-level meetings in Paris on April 17and one in London six days later that ended up being politically downgradedafter Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff pulled out.
The snub reportedly came over Kyiv’s unwillingness to agree to a peace plan involving the recognition of Russia’s illegal annexation of the Crimean Peninsula.
On April 26, US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican, but no breakthroughs were reported.
After speaking with several European diplomats familiar with the matter, it’s clear that something of a game plan has emerged in response.
What Is Europe Doing Toward Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks?
The first priority is keeping the Americans onboard and keeping them talking to the Ukrainians. Exactly how successful this aim can be is up in the air, as Washington has threatened to walk away if no progress is made soon.
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