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Who Speaks for Europe?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is a possible envoy for talks with Russia. Abu Dhabi showed how much depends on who gives her the mandate.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 12
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U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said on November 11 that European governments should agree on one person to speak for them in future talks with Russia. European officials had traveled to Abu Dhabi to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. They met with Ukrainian and U.S. officials ahead of the negotiations. The talks with Russia wen…

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