As the US focuses on its conflict with Iran, Ukraine urges Europe to actively engage in negotiations to end the Russian invasion. However, EU officials state the bloc needs internal alignment on its message and choice of mediator.

With the US bogged down in its war against Iran, Ukraine has been urging Europe to step up and play an active role in negotiations on bringing the Russian invasion to an end. But EU officials say the bloc first needs to be aligned on what it wants to say to Moscow – and who would be best placed to serve as a mediator.