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As head of the Council representing the EU’s member states, EU chief Antonio Costa is tasked with forging unity — be it on European rearmament or transatlantic relations — between 27 countries with often divergent histories and goals. With US President Donald Trump forging ahead with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, Costa voiced confidence Europe would have a role to play in any discussions on the country’s future. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza welcomes Nikolay Petrov, independent researcher and Visiting Fellow, Eastern Europe and Eurasia Division, SWP German Institute for International and Security Affairs.