European voice must be ‘front and centre’ of Ukraine peace deal talks – McEntee

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Europe’s voice must be “front and centre” of negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has said.

Helen McEntee said it would not be acceptance for the EU not to be involved in shaping any deal to stop the fighting between Ukraine and Russia.