The EU needs a "clear and consistent" leadership voice in Ukraine negotiations, the Irish Prime Minister has said. The Guardian. Michal Martin emphasized the need for a "clear and consistent" European voice in the negotiations in Ukraine, and answered journalists' questions ahead of a meeting of the European political community in Dublin. The Prime Minister of Ireland said that the issue of European representation in any negotiations on Ukraine will be discussed "on the side" today, and a more formal discussion will take place tomorrow at an informal summit of the European Council. Martin noted that there are "several clear candidates" for the position of EU representative, but refused to name specific names, limiting himself to emphasizing: "It is clear that there should be one voice that is agreed upon by all 27 EU countries." According to him, the EU's voice at the negotiating table "doesn't have to belong to one person".

The EU needs a "clear and consistent" leadership voice in Ukraine negotiations, the Irish Prime Minister has said. The Guardian. Michal Martin emphasized the need for a "clear and consistent" European voice in the negotiations in Ukraine, and answered journalists' questions ahead of a meeting of the European political community in Dublin. The Prime Minister of Ireland said that the issue of European representation in any negotiations on Ukraine will be discussed "on the side" today, and a more formal discussion will take place tomorrow at an informal summit of the European Council. Martin noted that there are "several clear candidates" for the position of EU representative, but refused to name specific names, limiting himself to emphasizing: "It is clear that there should be one voice that is agreed upon by all 27 EU countries." According to him, the EU's voice at the negotiating table "doesn't have to belong to one person".