EU prepares for 'potential' talks with Vladimir Putin, FT reports

​European Union ​leaders ‌are preparing for ​potential talks with ‌Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Financial Times reported on ‌Thursday, citing a ‌senior official.

European Council President António Costa said he ⁠saw "potential" ​for ⁠the EU to negotiate ⁠with Putin and said ​the bloc had the backing ⁠of Ukrainian President Volodymyr ⁠Zelenskiy ​to do so, according to the ⁠report.

Reuters could not immediately ⁠verify ⁠the report.

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