8legs: Antonio costa

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world13h ago

Costa says this week’s EU summit with Western Balkans aims to show enlargement is real and achievable.
Costa calls enlargement a geostrategic interest and an investment in Europe’s peace and security.
The summit in Montenegro will include Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Montenegro.
The EU seeks reforms in candidate states amid concerns about Russia and China’s influence.
Ukraine and Moldova are also among the nations aspiring to join the bloc.
Bosnia faces division since the 1992-95 war and has a fragile path toward EU accession.
A new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to be chosen this week.
Costa urged Bosnian officials to accelerate reforms to pursue EU accession.
The pre-summit tour underscores EU commitment to Western Balkans despite global instability.

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world7h ago

EU leaders weigh direct talks with Russia if Moscow shows real willingness and a ceasefire is agreed.
Draft conclusions suggest a hands-on EU role in peace talks, but no envoy appointment yet.
Some capitals oppose outreach, arguing Russia’s maximalist demands render negotiations pointless.
High Representative Kallas says the EU cannot be a neutral mediator, urges a common set of concessions.
Zelenskyy urges Europe to appoint a common mediator and revive negotiations, noting US focus elsewhere.
Draft conclusions position the EU as a facilitator in peace talks, aligned with US efforts.
EU leaders plan to discuss potential direct talks at the June 18-19 summit.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy referenced E3 formats and regional mediators as potential options.
Draft emphasizes Russia's aggression and calls for meaningful negotiations towards peace.
The draft is subject to changes before the summit, illustrating ongoing negotiations.

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