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The European Council, led by President Antonio Costa since December 2024, has been involved in controversial diplomatic outreach to Russia without prior consensus among EU member states. This included opening direct communication channels with Moscow, sparking criticism from countries such as Finland, Hungary, and France, which questioned the timing and process. Despite internal disagreements, the Council approved a strategic approach to the Black Sea in June 2025 and agreed to extend economic sanctions against Russia until at least 2027. The entity continues to navigate tensions over dialogu…
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