Zelensky urges Europe to choose peace talks representatives in November

DUBLIN, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged European countries to decide this month who would represent them in negotiations over the Ukraine conflict, saying further talks were expected.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the European Union headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 9, 2023 for the EU member states' special summit. (Photo: Xinhua)

"We need to choose who will represent Europe, and it's important," Zelensky said at a joint press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin at Government Buildings in Dublin, the Irish capital.

"We need to do it in November, because we count that negotiations will continue," he added, stressing the importance of Europe's participation in future talks.

His remarks came after two days of trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, and ahead of the European Political Community summit scheduled for Thursday in Dublin, where European leaders are expected to discuss security challenges and diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine conflict.

The issue of Europe's representation in peace negotiations is expected to be discussed at an informal European Union leaders' meeting on Friday.