Five European countries, including France, Germany and the United Kingdom, will represent the European Union in the next rounds of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
The news was announced by a European official to the AFP agency, who confirmed that the group will be made up of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland and Italy. Representatives of the European Commission and the European Council will also participate in this process.
According to the official, the composition of the group was approved by the heads of state and government of the 27 EU member states during the summit in Dublin.
Meanwhile, Berlin is preparing to host a summit of the "Coalition of the Willing" for Ukraine on November 19, with the participation of European leaders.
Under the slogan "United for peace in Ukraine and European security," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, along with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, have invited coalition members to the meeting to be held on Thursday in the German capital.
According to the German Chancellery statement, the discussions will focus on coordinating diplomatic efforts, security guarantees for Ukraine after the end of the war, and continued support for Kiev.
Germany has emphasized that it will continue to fulfill its responsibilities as one of Ukraine's main supporters.
"Our support is in the German and European interest, because the outcome of this war will shape Europe's security in the long term," the chancellery statement said.
It also emphasizes that the common objective of the "Coalition of the Willing" remains the achievement of a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
