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European council president opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin

07:43 19 июн 2026.  216 Читайте на: УКР РУС

European Council President António Costa explained to EU member state leaders why he initiated the resumption of contacts with Russia.

Costa recently initiated brief diplomatic contacts with the Kremlin, according to European Pravda.

The President of the European Council asked his office to open a diplomatic channel with Russia.

The purpose of this initiative was to be prepared to defend EU interests when the time comes.

These brief contacts involve no exchange of substantive information or negotiations.

"Diplomats are doing diplomatic work," the European official added.

Photo: OP.

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