European leaders gathered in Dublin on 13 November 2026 for an informal European Council meeting, with Ukraine and artificial intelligence among the main topics. The meeting took place as EU figures searched for a lead negotiator for peace talks with Russia.
Source: Leaders meet in Dublin amid search for lead EU negotiator for peace talks with Russia - Europe live. Supporting passage: Leaders meet in Dublin amid search for lead EU negotiator for peace talks with Russia - Europe live
The live report said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to expand the next round of negotiations to include European countries. Denmark's prime minister also urged more help for Ukraine to get through a tough winter.
Source: Leaders meet in Dublin amid search for lead EU negotiator for peace talks with Russia - Europe live. Supporting passage: Ukraine and Russia have agreed to expand next round of negotiations to include European countries
Source: Leaders meet in Dublin amid search for lead EU negotiator for peace talks with Russia - Europe live. Supporting passage: She said more help was needed to “get them through a tough, tough winter.”
European leaders also stressed that Europe needs to be included in Ukraine talks to safeguard its interests, while Kallas warned that Europe should not walk into traps Russia is setting. The report did not announce who would take the lead EU negotiator role.
Source: Leaders meet in Dublin amid search for lead EU negotiator for peace talks with Russia - Europe live. Supporting passage: Europe needs to be included in Ukraine talks 'to safeguard our interests,' EU's von der Leyen says
Source: Leaders meet in Dublin amid search for lead EU negotiator for peace talks with Russia - Europe live. Supporting passage: Europe should not 'walk into the traps that Russia is setting' on negotiating sequence, Kallas says
Uncertainty: The report does not identify which leader or official will take the role of lead EU negotiator for peace talks with Russia.
Uncertainty: The live updates do not specify what winter support package for Ukraine was agreed or which countries committed to contribute.