Lithuania says it is too early to discuss potential representatives for talks with Russia

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has said European countries should first agree on their demands and objectives for peace talks with Russia before discussing potential representatives to take part in them.

Source: LRT, a Lithuanian state-funded public service broadcaster, citing Budrys, speaking to journalists on 30 May, as reported by European Pravda

Details: As European capitals begin discussing who could represent them in any peace talks with Moscow on Russia's war against Ukraine, Budrys stressed that demands must be defined before candidates are considered.

Quote: "Before starting negotiations, we must agree on what exactly will be the subject of the talks, what our demands are, what the final result should be and what the criteria for success are. We must be ready for this. In this case, a 'let's try' approach is inappropriate; there is nothing to try here."

More details: Budrys pointed out that once there is agreement on the list of conditions, the EU would be able to discuss "who will do what and whether now is the right time".

Background:

• Paula Pinho, chief spokesperson for the European Commission, has said that discussions on a European Union envoy to take part in negotiations on peace in Ukraine would be appropriate once Russia has demonstrated a genuine willingness to end the war.
• It was reported earlier that the EU remains divided over the appointment of a European representative for direct dialogue with Russia as part of negotiations on peace in Ukraine.

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