EU pledges tougher diplomacy on Ukraine talks, but demands unconditional ceasefire first

EU draft conclusions ahead of the June summit say Brussels is ready to step up diplomacy in Ukraine-Russia talks, but only if Moscow commits to a full, unconditional ceasefire and engages in meaningful negotiations; the text stops short of endorsing a special envoy and reveals divisions among member states, while reaffirming unity with the US and condemning Russia's attacks, with potential mediators including the E3, Nordic countries and Turkey.