Why Europe failed to find a superhero to take on Putin

Europe's seven-part team of Ukraine peace envoys faces the critical task of agreeing on a strategy for handling Russia. The United States has indicated it will seek Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval before allowing Europe to join Ukraine peace talks.

Following two days of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement on a major prisoner swap, though final numbers are still pending confirmation, according to US officials.

Ukraine's urgent call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged European leaders to expedite the process of selecting a representative for peace talks with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Europe to move quickly, stating he wants to be consulted on Europe's choice.