# Endless US-Russia talks leave Europe scrambling for a role in Ukraine peace push

https://mins.news/en/item/141192

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-12 18:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/endless-us-russia-talks-leave-europe-scrambling-for-a-role-in-ukraine-peace-push/

> As U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Vladimir Putin on Nov. 12, European leaders in Dublin remained divided over who should represent Europe in Ukraine peace talks. Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for Europe to participate directly, while EU leaders disagreed over whether EU officials or major powers should lead.

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