Ireland EU Summit
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, from left, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron chat during the EU Summit in Dublin, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
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The European Union says Europe will send a team of diplomats to Ukraine peace talks. European Council President Antonio Costa says the EU and five members of the “coalition of the willing” will represent the continent. He spoke after a summit of EU leaders in Dublin focused on Europe’s role in supporting Ukraine and protecting its security. European nations are concerned about being sidelined in U.S.-backed negotiations with Moscow and Kyiv. There is debate over whether Europe should be represented by one person or a team. Ukraine is eager for European support in the talks.
