Costa faces criticism over contact with Moscow, EU extends sanctions
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The contact with Moscow came at a time when EU member states are discussing how to force Putin to the negotiating table. According to critics, Costa's move had not been agreed in advance and raised questions about the Union's unified approach toward Russia. At the same time, EU leaders at the summit in Brussels approved extending the anti-Russian sanctions for another 12 months, as reported by Maria Tomasiková, spokeswoman for the President of the European Council. The sanctions were thus extended not just for the usual six months, but for a full year. STVR (Spravy) ↗
Alongside the debate on Russia, the progress of Ukraine and Moldova in the accession process continues as well. The European Union officially opened the first phase of accession negotiations with both countries on Monday. This was preceded by an agreement among the ambassadors of all 27 member states and the withdrawal of Hungary's veto. Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also announced the resumption of the negotiations. aktuality.sk ↗
The opening of the first negotiating cluster does not mean swift admission to the EU. Further progress will depend on the reforms undertaken by Ukraine and Moldova, on the unity of the member states, and on whether the Union maintains a common line toward Russia. svet.sme.sk ↗
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