Costa’s Kremlin outreach tests EU unity as budget talks loom
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EU Council President António Costa faces private backlash from several leaders after his team contacted Russian officials, highlighting tensions between mediation and Ukraine support as he negotiates the next seven-year €2 trillion budget and eyes reappointment in 2027; while publicly supported, the episode has stirred concerns about balance, with leaders like Macron and Merz among critics.
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