EU Chief Admits Non-Neutrality in Ukraine Conflict
The President of the European Council, António Costa, stated that the EU does not maintain neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and openly supports Ukraine, emphasizing its long-term integration into the EU as a key goal.
Consensus
- The President of the European Council, António Coelho, acknowledged that the EU does not take a neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- The EU supports Ukraine's integration into the European Union as a long-term goal.
- The EU will continue to support efforts toward peace in Ukraine.
- The final decision on peace conditions rests with Ukraine alone.
- The text of Coelho's speech was published on the European Council's website.
- The EU aims to strengthen its strategic autonomy and defend international law.
Points of divergence
- Coelho described the integration of Ukraine as a 'long-term guarantee of security and stable democracy' for the EU. — kommersant
- Coelho cited a quote from Lina Kostenko in his speech. — kommersant
- Coelho stated, 'We are not neutral; we are supporters of Ukraine.' — vesti
- The EU will assist Ukraine not only during military operations but also in potential peace negotiations. — vesti
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the EU for not being able to act as a mediator due to its biased position and open support for Kyiv. — kommersant
- The Russian MFA accused the EU of using the call for peace as a cover for militarizing Ukraine and Europe. — kommersant
- The Times reported that the EU might lose Western funding due to a conflict between Ukrainian President Zelensky and former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Head of the European Council acknowledged the lack of EU neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict — Коммерсантъ
- "We are not neutral": Koшта admitted that the EU acts only in the interests of Kyiv — Вести
Key entities
- Kyiv
- Ukraine
- EU
- Antoniu Kosta
- European Council
- Moscow
- Russia
- European Union
- Brussels
- European Union (EU)
- European Union
- European Council