Ukraine does not want to see Schröder as a negotiator for the EU

The Ukrainian side does not want to see former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a negotiator on behalf of the EU regarding a peace settlement between his country and Russia, stated Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, UNN reports with reference to RD.

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"We categorically do not support such a candidacy," Sybiha said upon arrival in Brussels.

Sybiha is participating in part of the meeting of EU foreign ministers.

Sybiha in Brussels noted a "new sense of momentum" – new sanctions and Europe's role in peace efforts are on the agenda11.05.26, 11:19

EU leaders have long been discussing the expediency of appointing a single European as a "special representative" for negotiations with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.

The EU supported the idea of a single representative for contacts with the RF, but reminded of an important nuance08.05.26, 17:14

On Saturday, Putin, as quoted by Russian media, stated that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is the preferred negotiator from the European side for dialogue. "For me personally, the former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Schröder, is better," Putin stated.