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EU's Costa says EU, Ukraine security 'cannot be separated'

16 February

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European Council President Antonio Costa (pictured) on Sunday discussions at the 2025 Munich Security Conference made it clear that European security is closely tied to Ukraine's.

"Our security cannot be separated," Costa stated. "There will be no credible and successful negotiations, no lasting peace, without Ukraine and without the European Union," he added.

His remarks come as European leaders continue to support Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.

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