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Brussels approaches Kremlin over potential Ukraine talks

Brussels approaches Kremlin over potential Ukraine talks
Financial Times Wednesday 17 June 2026, 15:03 UTC 1 min read
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EU Council president António Costa’s office held calls with senior official close to Russia’s Vladimir Putin

EU Council president António Costa’s office held calls with senior official close to Russia’s Vladimir Putin
Brussels (LOCATION) Kremlin (LOCATION) Ukraine (LOCATION) EU Council (ORG) António Costa’s (PERSON) Russia (LOCATION) Vladimir Putin (PERSON)
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