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Costa to Prepare Talks with Russia if US Efforts Fail
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European Commission President Antonio Costa has declared that the EU must be ready for direct talks with Moscow should American diplomatic initiatives in Ukraine prove unsuccessful. While emphasizing these negotiations are not happening immediately, he stated they will occur on a future day when peace becomes necessary and achievable through dialogue rather than continued conflict alone.
Key Points
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1EU Council President Antonio Costa is preparing to initiate talks with Russia.
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2Costa stated that such negotiations may be necessary if US efforts fail, though he emphasized they will not happen immediately due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. He believes peace requires dialogue at some point but remains uncertain about timing and conditions for engagement.
Developments
[Mar 17]
EU Council President Antonio Costa announced preparations for potential talks with Russia, noting that such discussions might become necessary if US diplomatic efforts fail to achieve peace in Ukraine. He stressed the importance of dialogue but clarified these negotiations are not happening right now.