António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been consulted before the call was launched. #EuropeNews

European Council President Antonio Costa has contacted the Kremlin to discuss ending the Ukraine war, signaling a shift in Europe's diplomatic approach.

European Council President António Costa's adviser held two preparatory calls with a Kremlin-linked official to explore Ukraine peace talks. Here's what it

The President of the European Council, António Costa, has established contact with the Kremlin in an effort to engage Russian leader Vladimir Putin in discussions on ways to end…

Back channel line opened by António Costa

European Council President António Costa has contacted the Kremlin to discuss potential Ukraine peace talks, marking a major shift in EU diplomatic

Some European leaders have also pushed back against efforts by Britain, France and Germany - known as the E3 - to take the diplomatic lead for Europe in any dialogue with the…

The office of European Council President Antonio Costa has established limited diplomatic contacts with the Kremlin in recent weeks as the bloc explores reopening communication…

European Council President Antonio Costa has established contact with Kremlin officials in an attempt to engage Vladimir Putin in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

De voorzitter van de Europese Raad van regeringsleiders, António Costa, heeft een eerste stap gezet om het diplomatieke contact met het Kremlin aan te halen. Dat meldt persbureau…

European Council president’s chief of staff held two calls with Moscow but some governments weren’t told.

European Council President António Costa has explained why he reopened limited diplomatic contacts with Russia during discussions on Ukraine.

António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been…

Alle reden darüber, wie man Wladimir Putin an den Verhandlungstisch bringen kann. EU-Ratspräsident António Costa ließ jetzt einfach mal in Moskau anrufen. Sein Alleingang wird in…

La decisione a sorpresa di António Costa di aprire un canale diplomatico con la Russia ha dominato il vertice di giovedì, mentre diversi leader lamentavano di non essere stati…

La decisione a sorpresa di António Costa di aprire un canale diplomatico con la Russia ha dominato il vertice di giovedì; diversi leader hanno lamentato di non essere stati…

EU leaders wrapped up talks in Brussels after President António Costa opened a diplomatic channel with the Kremlin. Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his call for fast-track EU…

António Costa’s decision to initiate a direct diplomatic channel with Russia has sparked a heated debate among EU leaders, dominating discussions at Thursday’s Brussels summit and…