In Kyiv, I found a mood of confidence. Ukrainians know that Russia is creaking and that Europe has their back, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci ...

There is an increasing appetite among European powers to engage with Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. To that end, some suggest a mediator should facilitate negotiations between Russian ...

The former German chancellor also said she wouldn’t be the right person to lead European talks with the Kremlin as she holds ...

EADaily, May 13th, 2026. Angela Merkel could act as a negotiator in the dialogue with Russia from the EU. The magazine writes ...

Nearly five years after leaving office, the former German chancellor may be drawn back into diplomacy – despite questions ...

EADaily, May 18th, 2026. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel refused to represent the European Union in negotiations with Russia on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. This is reported by ...

European leaders are considering sending former German chancellor Angela Merkel to represent the bloc in future talks with ...

Angela Merkel has urged EU leaders to negotiate directly with the Kremlin to end the war in Ukraine while ruling herself out ...

European Union governments are reportedly discussing whether former ECB President Mario Draghi or former German Chancellor ...

Europe weighs envoy to engage Putin as Draghi, Merkel top candidate list Brussels mulls veteran-led outreach to Moscow as ...

The former German chancellor added that diplomacy alongside military deterrence is crucial when dealing with Russia.