Executive branch discusses sanction packages, while the President of the Council engages in talks with Russia, backed by G7 pledges for military support.
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Updated Jun 18
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What happened
Executive branch discusses sanction packages, while the President of the Council engages in talks with Russia, backed by G7 pledges for military support.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- António Costa pushes for the EU to open dialogue with Russia regarding ongoing talks.Sub-event
G7 talks secure pledges for military support as executive branch handles sanction package discussions.1 source
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The entities involved
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union
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António Costa
Portuguese politician, President of the European Council since 2024 (1961-)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)