- A summit involving the European Council was held in Brussels.
- During the European Council summit led by Antonio Costa, member states like Denmark, Estonia, and France voiced strong opposition to direct engagement with Russia.
Antonio Costa made a diplomatic overture to the Kremlin, leading to disagreement among EU leaders like Macron and Merz.
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What happened
Antonio Costa made a diplomatic overture to the Kremlin, leading to disagreement among EU leaders like Macron and Merz.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Macron and Merz faced criticism over Russia talks as Hungary blocked fast-track EU accession.Sub-event
Costa's diplomatic overture to the Kremlin caused internal disagreement among EU leaders.1 source
EU leaders squabble over outreach to Moscow as Costa pushes diplomatic channels open.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kremlin
fortified complex in Moscow, Russia
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European Council
institution of the European Union defining the EU's general political direction and priorities and consisting of heads of state or government of the EU's member states
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Emmanuel Macron
president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017