Europe is looking for its own negotiator for talks with Putin. This is the result of Witkoff's visit to Russia.

European nations are considering appointing a representative for direct talks with Vladimir Putin regarding the end of the war in Ukraine. Potential candidates include Finnish President Alexander Stubb and European Council President Antonio Costa. The discussions intensified following a visit by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia, where he presented proposals for ending the conflict. Czech President Petr Pavel supports the idea of a designated negotiator representing a unified European stance. Concerns exist that any agreement between Washington and Moscow might overlook European interests. The European Commission is preparing for potential negotiations, but no representative has been confirmed yet.