EU Push for Ukraine Envoy Stalls as Capitals Pull Back From Talks

Diplomats say the file has gone quiet in EU capitals, reflecting unresolved rifts over nominees, mandate, reporting authority.

Overview

Euractiv, cited by RIA, reports the proposed EU special representative for Ukraine is not currently being discussed in European capitals.
France and Italy had urged an urgent appointment to secure an EU role in talks with Russia and the United States, Politico reported.
No official candidate has been named, with an Italian diplomatic source telling TASS there are no nominees and Italy backs no one.
Names floated in press reports include Mario Draghi and Finland’s Alexander Stubb, though neither is acceptable to all member states, according to Politico.
Politico also highlights uncertainty over who the envoy would report to and says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has positioned herself to lead any talks.