Who will sit at the peace table with Putin? Zelensky appealed to Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for Europe to be represented by a single head of state in any future peace negotiations with Russia, arguing that a large number of representatives would complicate the process. He said he expects Europe to decide on a joint representative by the end of November. The intervention matters because it sets a deadline for European capitals to settle on a unified negotiating stance before talks with Moscow take shape. What to watch next is whether EU member states can agree on one envoy, and how that choice affects the format and timing of any negotiations with Russia.