Pavel: Europe must define a unified position on Ukraine peace talks

Europe must be involved in peace negotiations on Ukraine but must first define a common position coordinated with Ukraine and the United States, Czech President Petr Pavel said ON Saturday at the Munich Security Conference. He emphasized that Europe cannot allow discussions about Ukraine to happen without Ukraine’s involvement, referencing Czechoslovakia’s experience with the 1938 Munich Agreement.

Speaking on a panel about European support for Ukraine, the Czech head of state was joined by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, and Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s opposition Christian Democratic Union, who is a strong contender for chancellor in next week’s elections.

On the sidelines of the conference, President Pavel met with U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, General Keith Kellogg, and CDU leader Merz. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský is also attending the conference.