Brussels approaches Kremlin over potential Ukraine talks — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brussels-approaches-kremlin-over-potential-ukraine-talksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. EU leaders divided over Moscow back-channel as Belgium pushes for normalizationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brussels-approaches-kremlin-over-potential-ukraine-talkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brussels-approaches-kremlin-over-potential-ukraine-talks#u15441Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:06:04 +0000European Union leaders cannot agree on establishing a back-channel with Moscow to protect bloc interests during potential peace talks. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the normalization of relations and EU negotiations to end the war. The Kremlin has expressed doubt regarding Europe's actual desire to engage.Still unconfirmed:EU leaders have been unable to agree on setting up a back-channel with Moscow.Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever called for the normalization of relations with Russia.The Kremlin cast doubt on Europe's willingness to engage in talks to end t EU leaders split over Kremlin outreach as Russia signals readiness for talkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brussels-approaches-kremlin-over-potential-ukraine-talkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brussels-approaches-kremlin-over-potential-ukraine-talks#u10300Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:06:56 +0000European Council President Antonio Costa directed his office to contact the Kremlin to explore communication channels. The move sparked debate among EU leaders during a Brussels summit. Russia has expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue.What's confirmed:European Council President Antonio Costa directed his office to reach out to the Kremlin.The outreach caused divisions and debate among EU leaders during a summit in Brussels.Costa stated he does not intend to mediate or create a negotiating track parallel to the U.S. process.Still unconfirmed:The U.S.-led negotiating track is making litt EU Opens Limited Diplomatic Channels With Kremlin Over Ukraine Warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brussels-approaches-kremlin-over-potential-ukraine-talkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brussels-approaches-kremlin-over-potential-ukraine-talks#u5669Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:02:08 +0000European Council President Antonio Costa's office established brief diplomatic contacts with Moscow to open communication channels. This outreach is intended to explore the EU's role in future peace talks as U.S. diplomacy slows. The move caused clashes among EU leaders during a summit over the timing and method of negotiations.What's confirmed:The office of European Council President Antonio Costa has had brief diplomatic contacts with the Kremlin.The EU is exploring its potential involvement in future Ukraine peace talks.EU leaders disagreed during a summit over how and when to neg EU Council Opens Communication Channels With Kremlin Over Ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brussels-approaches-kremlin-over-potential-ukraine-talkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brussels-approaches-kremlin-over-potential-ukraine-talks#u4426Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:01:14 +0000European Council President Antonio Costa's office has contacted Moscow to discuss potential peace talks in Ukraine. These undisclosed communications sparked a debate among EU leaders during a summit on June 18-19. Member states remain divided over the balance between diplomacy and battlefield support.What's confirmed:European Council President Antonio Costa contacted the Kremlin to discuss potential Ukraine peace talks.EU leaders debated the contact between Brussels and the Kremlin during a summit on June 18-19.The discussions regarding Kremlin contact occurred while President Volodymyr Z