EU leaders urge stability as Draghi fades from Italy’s politics and warns on EU reset after tenure as PM and ex-ECB chief. Bio: Italian economist, ex-PM (2021–22).
EU foreign ministers are discussing the idea of engaging directly with Russia to end the Ukraine war, with Kyiv urging Europe to take a strong role. Names floated for a potential EU envoy include Angela Merkel, Mario Draghi, and Sauli Niinistö, though Brussels remains cautious about impartiality amid stalled US-led negotiations.
EU foreign ministers in Cyprus are weighing how to conduct talks with Russia as Kyiv seeks deeper European involvement. While the idea of designating an envoy has circulated, ministers stress unity and focus on substantive goals, with discussions ongoing about who could represent Europe at the negotiating table.