Lute wants to cut to the chase in Cyprus

UN special envoy Jane Lute will reportedly keep a low profile during her much anticipated visit on Cyprus, where she will hold separate meetings with the two Cypriot leaders.

UN press officer Aleem Siddique told CNA News Agency that Lute is not expected to make any statements to the media during her brief tour in Cyprus.

Lute will meet separately with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Monday in an effort to sound them out as to their preparedness and willingness to reengage for possible new peace negotiations.

The UN official will also hold separate meetings in Ankara, Athens, and London, to get the views of the three guarantor powers, Turkey, Greece, and the UK. Reports also said she will hold meetings in Brussels.

She will then report back to New York to offer her assessment to UN Secretary General Antonio...