Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has questioned the need for European involvement in peace talks between Russia and the US over Ukraine. He suggested that if Europe’s participation is merely cosmetic, with its leaders intending to continue the war, then there’s no reason to invite them. This comes amid efforts by European leaders to secure a place at the negotiating table after US President Donald Trump’s direct engagement with the Kremlin on the issue.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2025/feb/17/why-should-we-invite-them-lavrov-ridicules-european-presence-at-ukraine-peace-talks-video