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European Council President Antonio Costa stated the European Union will not mediate peace talks in Ukraine, instead establishing a diplomatic channel to convey its own messages to Russia.
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European Council President Antonio Costa, European Union
What
European Council President Antonio Costa stated the European Union will not mediate peace talks in Ukraine, instead establishing a diplomatic channel to convey its own messages to Russia.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:13:40 GMT · 1h 51m ago
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Why
The European Union sides with Kyiv, and there are no credible signs that Russia wants to engage in serious negotiations, necessitating a direct channel to convey EU messages.
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This decision clarifies the European Union's stance on the Ukraine conflict, indicating a direct communication approach with Russia rather than a neutral mediation role.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading1h 51m agoEuropean Council President Antonio Costa stated the European Union will not mediate peace talks in Ukraine, instead establishing a diplomatic channel to convey its own messages to Russia.
- War & Conflict2h 25m agoFrench President Emmanuel Macron stated that Europeans must be represented in peace talks to end the war in Ukraine.Open article