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'Putin Whisperer' Candidates, Including Draghi, Merkel Lined up by EU

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European Union governments are reportedly discussing whether former ECB President Mario Draghi or former German Chancellor Angela Merkel could represent the block in potential negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. That's according to the Financial Times, which says EU foreign ministers will discuss the merits of possible candidates at a meeting in Cyprus next week. CNBC's Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Ben Boulos discuss.
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At a halt since 2022, discussions between Brussels and Putin could soon resume. The Twenty-Seven will meet in Cyprus on 27 and 28 May and will reflect on potential candidates to lead them, says the Financial Times.

·Paris, France
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The European Union (EU) has mobilized even retired political elders in an attempt to reopen dialogue channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, who served as President of the European Central Bank (ECB), and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who led Germany for 16 years, are reportedly among the leading candidates to serve as special envoys to Russia. This move is interpreted as a result of …

Right

Europe seems to unleash the helmet, opening to mediations with Russia. The two candidates would be Dragons or the former Chancellor. However, the former Mr Bce is radioactive to the Kremlin. Since always in tune, instead, with Angela.Two names in the final casting of the perfect mediator: Mario Draghi and Angela Merkel. They are considered the most suitable to represent the European Union in the negotiation with Vladimir Putin, with the aim of o…

Center

The European Union wants to play a more active role in peace negotiations with Russia, now that confidence in American mediation has declined. But who should take on the role of negotiator? With EU correspondent Barbara Moens (The Financial Times), we review some potential candidates.

·Antwerp, Belgium
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The EU is probably discussing possible mediators in the Ukraine war – Merkel is also a candidate. What role could she play soon?

·Berlin, Germany
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CNBC broke the news in United States on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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