Is the EU ready to talk directly to Putin about ending the war?

Published on 12/05/2026 – 7:52 GMT+2•Updated
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On today’s show:

Top story: Euronews’ Jorge Liboreiro on the latest Foreign Affairs Council meeting and divisions among EU foreign ministers over whether to hold direct talks with Putin on ending the war in Ukraine.

Interviews with Thomas Byrne, Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Stephen Doughty, UK Minister of State for Europe, and Massimiliano Giansanti, President of Copa (Committee of Professional Agricultural Organisations).

Explainer by Jakub Janas: Why a French class action against TikTok could have major consequences for social media platforms in Europe.

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