EU leaders clash late into the night over Russia talks, Ukraine strategy, and who should lead any future negotiations with Moscow.

Russia's war on Ukraine, unfair Chinese competition and the next long-term budget top the agenda of the EU summit. #EuropeNews

Russia's war on Ukraine and unfair Chinese competition are expected to dominate the first day of the EU summit in Brussels. #EuropeNews

António Costa's move to establish Kremlin backchannel generates some criticism

Late-night Brussels summit exposes splits between leaders over how and when to negotiate with Russia over Ukraine ― and who should do it.

EU leaders clash late into the night over Russia talks, Ukraine strategy, and who should lead any future negotiations with Moscow.

A disagreement has erupted within the European Union over opening communication lines with Moscow about Russia’s war in Ukraine.