EU SETTLES ON FIVE-NATION GROUP TO SPEAK FOR EUROPE AT UKRAINE PEACE TALKS

EU leaders have agreed that Europe's team for Ukraine peace talks will comprise five major military powers - non-member Britain plus France, ‌Germany, Italy and Poland - and EU institutions, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Friday, after months of wavering over who will speak for the continent.

"Europe must speak with one clear voice and united voice in all discussion that shape the future of Ukraine and the security of our continent. ​And this is ultimately a team effort," Costa, who chairs EU summits, told a press conference at the end of ​a leaders' meeting in Dublin.

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