Big news for peace efforts: The EU and five major European countries are sending their national security advisers to the next Russia-Ukraine talks.
This move, decided at recent Dublin summits, signals Europe's push to help end the nearly five-year conflict and shows strong support for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy asks Europe to name envoys
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has asked Europe to name official envoys for these talks, pointing out that Russia seems more open to dialogue now.
While the EU and five major European countries still yet to appoint leaders to represent it in talks, it says national security advisers will participate in any future technical-level conversations.
A spokesperson for the European Commission said leaders would address the issue in an upcoming press conference.