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

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

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

Talk of Europe entering Russia-Ukraine negotiations has heated up since Kyiv urged EU leaders to take a more active role last month.

Antonio Costa ha aperto canali diplomatici con il Cremlino: l'Ue vuole un ruolo attivo nei negoziati di pace.

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…

El equipo de António Costa, el presidente del Consejo Europeo, abre un canal de comunicación con el Kremlin

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.

EU officials say that the European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to…

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

Ukraine's Zelenskyy has arrived at the European Council summit, where leaders are set to debate Kyiv's accession bid and the possibility of reviving peace talks with Russia.…

The European Union has taken tentative steps to establish direct communication with Moscow as officials seek to ensure the bloc has a seat at the table in...

The EU should engage more in diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, according to draft conclusions of the June 18-19 European Council summit seen by…

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…

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 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…