António Costa

Costa pushes to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine’s EU bid

European Council President António Costa is working to advance Ukraine’s EU membership bid despite Hungary’s continued opposition, Politico reported on Sept. 29 ahead of this week’s summit in Copenhagen.

29 September 2025, 12:30 PM

Zelenskyy meets EU Council chief Costa in Uzhhorod

European Council President António Costa arrived in Uzhhorod, where he was welcomed by EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová before holding talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sept. 5.

5 September 2025, 03:19 PM

Ukraine needs $65B annually to cover budget and boost domestic defense production

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine must cover a $65 billion shortfall annually, including $40 billion for the overall deficit and $25 billion for domestic defense production, Interfax-Ukraine reported on July 25.

25 July 2025, 12:42 PM

Macron and Costa urged Zelenskyy to abandon NABU & SAPO law

Western leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and European Council President António Costa, tried to persuade Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to sign Law No. 12414, which weakens the independence of Ukraine’s top anti-corruption institutions, the Financial Times reported on July 24, citing sources familiar with the matter.

25 July 2025, 02:24 AM

Ukraine deserves to move forward with EU membership, say EU chiefs

President of the European Council António Costa urged to intensify Ukraine’s European integration process during a joint press conference with his European Commission counterpart Ursula von der Leyen after the June 26 EC meeting in Brussels.

27 June 2025, 06:12 AM

EU hopes to replace Russian gas with US-supplied LNG

The European Union will unveil a roadmap on May 6 outlining a gradual phaseout of Russian fossil fuel purchases, nudging business to pivot to liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the United States, Bloomberg reported on April 18.

18 April 2025, 08:37 PM

EU leaders see Trump-Putin call as step toward peace in Ukraine

European leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen responded to the phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18, voicing cautious optimism about its implications for Ukraine.

19 March 2025, 05:50 PM

Zelenskyy to address EU leaders at European Council meeting next week — Costa

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address EU leaders at the European Council meeting in Brussels on March 21, European Council President António Costa said in an invitation letter on March 14.

14 March 2025, 04:11 PM

Orban demands EU-Russia talks to end Ukraine war

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on European Council President António Costa to push for direct EU-Russia negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, while threatening to veto any council conclusions on Ukraine, Hungarian journalist Szabolcs Panyi reported on X.

1 March 2025, 07:55 PM

EU seeks closer cooperation with Turkey to ensure peace in Ukraine — Costa

The European Union values Turkey as an important international partner and aims to work closely with it on global challenges, including establishing a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine.

28 February 2025, 02:12 AM

EU leaders arrive in Kyiv on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv for a summit of partner countries on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine, public broadcaster Suspilne reported early on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 08:02 AM

EU set to unveil major Ukraine military aid package on invasion anniversary

The European Union may unveil a new military aid package for Ukraine on Feb. 24, marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, The Guardian reported on Feb. 21, citing EU Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius.

21 February 2025, 04:30 PM

Top EU officials to visit Kyiv on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a visit to Kyiv on Monday, Feb. 24, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

20 February 2025, 05:48 PM

EC President to hold talks with U.S. Ukraine envoy

The European Council President António Costa will meet with U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg in Brussels on Feb. 18, according to his weekly schedule published on Feb. 16.

17 February 2025, 10:55 AM

Shmyhal announces new model for Ukraine’s gas transmission system

Ukraine will implement a new operational model for its gas transmission system in 2025, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced during a Cabinet meeting on Jan. 3.

3 January 2025, 02:18 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels to discuss priorities with EU leaders at the European Council

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Brussels for a European Council meeting, the President's Office said on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 12:59 PM

European Council President invites Zelenskyy to December 19 summit

The new President of the European Council, António Costa, announced a summit for Dec. 19 and invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Radio Liberty reported on Dec. 7.

7 December 2024, 07:15 PM

Ukraine will only join NATO as whole country, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine will only join NATO as a whole country, ensuring that all its territories are recognized as Ukrainian, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Kyiv on Dec. 1 after a meeting with European Council President António Costa,

1 December 2024, 08:35 PM

EU to provide Ukraine with €1.5 billion monthly starting January 2025

The European Union will provide Ukraine with an additional €4.2 billion ($4.4 billion) in December and plans to allocate €1.5 billion monthly ($1.6 billion) from January 2025, EU Council President António Costa said at a press conference on Dec. 1.

1 December 2024, 08:07 PM

EU accession talks for Ukraine are 'absolutely real' by early 2025 — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicted that negotiations for Ukraine's EU membership will begin in early 2025, according to a report on his official website on Dec. 1.

1 December 2024, 07:35 PM

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