Key line in the draft: "However, Russia has not shown any genuine willingness regarding a fair and sustainable peace. The European Council urges Russia to agree to a full, unconditional and immediate ceasefire and engage in meaningful negotiations towards a just and lasting peace."
Jorge Liboreiro
The EU is ready to "step up its engagement in peace negotiations" between Ukraine and Russia, per the draft conclusions of the next summit.
It's the first time such wording is included, but it falls short of endorsing a special envoy, as some leaders want.
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EU leaders are set to discuss the possibility of engaging in direct talks when they meet on 18-19 June. But the latest draft of the summit's conclusions suggests a mandate for a special envoy is still...
