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Europe is striving to assert its role in negotiations regarding Ukraine, emphasizing that only Ukraine has the legitimacy to decide on its territory. European institutions will handle Ukraine's EU accession, reconstruction, and related funding. Despite not having a specific mandate, a delegation comprising representatives from Germany, the UK, Italy, and Poland is being formed. Romania's exclusion from this group is viewed as a diplomatic failure, given its strategic partnership with Ukraine. Upcoming negotiations face challenges due to Russia's opposition to European proposals and the need for additional sanctions against sectors supporting the war effort. New sanctions will target energy, banking, and third-party networks aiding Russia.