European Council

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The European Council (Евросовета) is an international organization within the European Union that plays a central role in defining the EU's political direction and foreign policy, including relations with Russia and support for Ukraine. It has been involved in internal debates over diplomatic engagement with Russia, particularly following reports of attempts by its president, Antonio Costa, to establish dialogue with Moscow, which drew criticism from France and Germany. The entity is also associated with controversial events such as the receipt of firearms gifts from Turkish President Erdogan…

Events

Recent coverage

Head of the European Council confirmed that the communication channel with Russia remains open — РИАМО
EU wants to force US tech companies to fund its seven-year budget — Вести
In the European Council, they declared readiness to cover two-thirds of Ukraine's request for €70 billion — Коммерсантъ
Kosta stated that the EU does not wish to interfere with Trump's peace initiatives for Ukraine — Вести
In the European Council, they spoke about the work of an unofficial communication channel with Moscow — Вести
Telegraph: Europe has five candidates for the role of mediator with Putin — Фонтанка
Heads of the European Council and the EC declared the illegality of the memorandum between Libya and Turkey on the delimitation of maritime zones — Интерфакс
Fake RIA Novosti: EU summit ended in failure, and the Ukraine topic for the first time in several years became secondary — The Insider
Atmosphere at migration summit was terrible, Politico reports — ТАСС (Telegram)
Politico called the atmosphere at the EU summit on migration negotiations terrible — Вести
Head of the European Council stated that the EU's long-term budget must be adopted by the end of the year — Интерфакс
Support for Ukraine at EU summit exists, but no funds for 2027 — DW Главное
Politico journalists complained about bad smell before Zelenskyy's speech — Ведомости
Phantom fart: unknown person ruined the air at Eurosummit with Zelensky — РИАМО
In Brussels on October 16 - second day of EU summit — Радио Свобода
In Brussels promised to keep all restrictions against Moscow until the end of the crisis — Вести
Von der Leyen promised Zelensky to continue sanction pressure on Russia — Москва 24
At the EU Council meeting, issue of new multi-billion credit for Ukraine will be raised, Fico declared. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Bulgaria requested NATO and EU assistance in investigating attack in Black Sea — Вечерняя Москва
Bulgaria awaits NATO assistance in investigating attack on ships — Вести