# Costa’s Russia Move Tests EU Unity

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-06-22T02:18:18+00:00
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European Council President António Costa is under fire after his chief of staff secretly reached out to Russian officials — a move that’s rattled EU unity at a critical moment. With a two-trillion-euro budget deal looming and his own re-election on the line, Costa faces mounting pressure from leaders like Macron and Merz, though Spain’s Sánchez backs him. While some see this as a necessary step for Ukraine, others liken it to past missteps — but many still believe Costa can weather the storm and steer the EU through its toughest fiscal and political crossroads yet. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/81d56f523ebb3f06

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