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European Council President Costa defends direct EU-Russia diplomatic outreach despite lack of peace talks.

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European Council President Antonio Costa defended his office's direct diplomatic outreach to Russia, emphasizing the need for communication channels despite the absence of immediate peace talks over Ukraine. While some EU leaders expressed concerns about uncoordinated efforts and maintaining pressure on Moscow, others, like Spain and Ireland, backed the initiative as a necessary diplomatic tool to convey the bloc's messages directly to Russia. This development highlights ongoing internal EU divisions over how to engage with Moscow amid the Ukraine war.
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Costa publicly defended the outreach, with Spain and Ireland backing the initiative while other leaders voiced concerns about coordination.

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