Koshty
politician
António Costa, referred to in Russian sources as 'Košty', is the President of the European Council. He is described in the coverage as having initiated unofficial diplomatic contacts with Russia, including through a senior adviser speaking with a high-ranking Russian official close to Vladimir Putin, sparking internal EU controversy and criticism from some European leaders. Despite backlash, Costa has maintained that dialogue with Russia is essential for resolving conflicts, including those related to Ukraine and Iran, and emphasized the EU's non-neutral stance in the Ukraine conflict. He has…
Events
- EU Warns Russia Over Security Talks Trap
- EU sees limited progress in Ukraine peace efforts
- European Council President António Costa stated at a press…
- EU leaders have not yet agreed on who will represent the bloc in…
- Earlier, George Meloni called on European Union countries to…
- Kosta: The European Union is ready to cover two-thirds of Ukraine's…
- EU Keeps Open Channel to Russia for Ukraine Talks
- The head of the European Council discussed with Zelenskyy the…
- Moscow24 September Vests. European Council President António Costa…
- EU Chief Admits Non-Neutrality in Ukraine Conflict
Recent coverage
- Main news for this hour: — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Kosta stated that guarantees for Kyiv should be discussed with the "coalition of willing" — Интерфакс
- Stubbs, Košta or Callas: Who can Europe send to negotiations on Ukraine — Вести
- Media named the most suitable candidate for the EU in negotiations — Вести
- Kosta invited Aliyev to Brussels to continue discussions on dialogue and cooperation issues — Интерфакс
- EU Council President says EU is aiming for coordinated work in involvement in Ukrainian settlement — Интерфакс
- In the EU, no significant progress is seen in the issue of resolving the conflict in Ukraine — Вести
- EU Council President says Russia decided to undermine European security architecture — Интерфакс
- EU sees no significant progress in the issue of ending the Ukrainian conflict — Интерфакс
- Kallas offered herself and Kuchma as negotiators for Ukraine — Ведомости
- Kallas took for herself and Costa the representation of Europe in negotiations on Ukrainian settlement — Интерфакс
- Estonia called on Kallas and Koht to speak for the EU in negotiations with Russia on Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Meloni dissatisfied with Europe's division on Ukraine — Вести
- Head of the European Council confirmed that the communication channel with Russia remains open — РИАМО
- EU leaders canceled press conference after failed discussion at summit on EU budget for 2028-2024 years, reports correspondent... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Kosta: EU ready to cover two-thirds of 70 billion euros requested by Ukraine — Фонтанка
- Kosta: The channel of communication between the EU and Moscow remains open — Ведомости
- Kosta stated that the EU does not wish to interfere with Trump's peace initiatives for Ukraine — Вести
- Politico: EU diplomats accused Kostic of derailing negotiations — Ведомости
- EU leaders canceled press conference after failed discussion at summit on EU budget for 2028-2024 years, reports correspondent... — ТАСС (Telegram)