EU Preparing for Negotiations With Putin, Says European Council President
- European Council President Antonio Costa has announced that the European Union is preparing for potential negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Costa stated that he is currently in discussions with the leaders of the 27 EU member states to establish a coordinated approach for these talks.
- The objective of these consultations is to determine the most effective organizational structure and to identify the specific issues that must be addressed with Russia.
European Council President Antonio Costa has announced that the European Union is preparing for potential negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Costa stated that he is currently in discussions with the leaders of the 27 EU member states to establish a coordinated approach for these talks.
The objective of these consultations is to determine the most effective organizational structure and to identify the specific issues that must be addressed with Russia.
“I am negotiating with the leaders of 27 EU countries to determine the best way to organize our work and understand what we need to discuss with Russia when the right moment comes.”
Antonio Costa
These remarks were made by Costa during an appearance at the European University Institute in Florence, as reported by the Financial Times on May 7, 2026.