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Europe considers appointing envoy for direct Ukraine talks with Putin

publishers 36articles 41first reported 16 Oct, 17:29 UTCdeveloping since 16 Oct · 16 editions

European officials are discussing whether to appoint a special envoy to conduct possible direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, according to reports citing POLITICO. Finland’s president is among the candidates reportedly being considered for the role.

The proposed appointment would give Europe a designated representative for any negotiations with Moscow. IntelliNews separately suggested former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder for talks with Putin, while Agenzia Nova, citing the Financial Times, reported a possible arrangement involving Russia freezing the conflict and Ukraine joining NATO.

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0 26 53 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Oct 22 Oct 12:21 UTC · Zelensky meets US and Nordic officials as peace diplomacy broadens 22 Oct 18:25 UTC · Europe considers appointing envoy for direct Ukraine talks with Putin 23 Oct 14:27 UTC · Europe Considers Ukraine Negotiator as Putin Calls for Broader Security Talks

WHAT HELD, WHAT CAME LATER

From the first reports to the latest

  • Vladimir Putin · 8 outlets
  • Donald Trump · 4 outlets
  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy · 4 outlets
  • Steve Witkoff · 3 outlets
  • European Union · 3 outlets
  • Alexander Stubb · 2 outlets

Entered the story later

  • Despite Russia · from 21 Oct 16:28, 2 outlets
  • Abu Dhabi · from 23 Oct 08:31, 2 outlets
  • Black Sea · from 23 Oct 08:31, 2 outlets

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