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‘We should send you to Moscow’: Belgian PM has a diplomatic mission for Costa
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever suggested that European Council President António Costa should represent the EU in any future peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting Costa as the only suitable candidate.
- This exchange occurred during a late-night conversation after an EU summit, where De Wever humorously proposed sending Costa to Moscow to establish direct communication with Putin.
- The idea of direct EU engagement with Putin sparked debate among EU leaders, with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposing Costa’s outreach efforts.
- Other EU leaders supported Costa’s approach, revealing ongoing divisions within the bloc regarding how and by whom Europe should engage with Russia moving forward.
