European Union leaders announced after the summit in Brussels that the bloc is ready to increase its role in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
According to the approved final statement, the European Council emphasized its support for diplomatic efforts to end Russia's aggressive war. The text noted that the EU is prepared to participate more actively in this process in line with the Union's goal of contributing to peace as outlined in its agreements.
The final statement also expressed that Europe will play a key role in resolving the Ukraine issue.
However, the statement did not include any information about a new diplomatic initiative by the European Union, a potential negotiation mechanism, or the appointment of a special envoy to engage with the Russian side.
The framework emerging after the summit reflects Brussels' desire to become more involved in the process, while concrete steps and new channels of contact have not yet been announced.