EU summit endorses Costa’s Russia outreach despite German-French resistanceExecutive summary: EU leaders discussed a renewed Russia‑engagement proposal led by Council President Charles Costa, which received tentative support but also faced resistance from key member states. The outcome could affect the direction of EU sanctions, diplomatic relations with Moscow, and internal cohesion among member states. Charles Costa (EU Council President), German and French governments, EU member states, Russian officials. Negotiations are expected to continue over the coming weeks, with possible revisions to the proposal to address German and French concerns.At the recent EU Council meeting, President Charles Costa presented a renewed effort to engage Russia, which received tentative backing while Germany and France expressed opposition. The proposal seeks to reopen dialogue with Moscow amid ongoing sanctions but faces potential parliamentary blockers. This highlights a split within the bloc over the pace of diplomatic normalization.Connected developmentsEU extends sanctions, Bulgaria threatens vetoIran‑U.S. peace talks in Switzerland postponedOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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