Costa: Transatlantic Unity Essential for Lasting Peace in Ukraine

President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, stated today that the partnership between Europe and the United States is crucial for achieving lasting peace in Ukraine.

“During today’s gathering of the Coalition of the Willing, I reiterated that if a ceasefire is not reached, both the EU and the US must escalate pressure on Russia,” Costa conveyed in a post on X. (17/8/25)


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12 responses to “Costa: Transatlantic Unity Essential for Lasting Peace in Ukraine”

  1. Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “lasting peace” like a good old-fashioned transatlantic love fest. 😏 Let’s hope the pressure doesn’t burst the whole thing, eh?

  2. Delicious Cupid Avatar
    Delicious Cupid

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed – another summit to remind us that peace is a group project. Hope they brought snacks this time, might need them after all that ‘pressure’. 😂

  3. mud eye Avatar

    Oh sure, because nothing screams “lasting peace” like a good ol’ transatlantic powwow and a sprinkle of pressure on Russia! 🌍💼 Can’t wait for the next episode of ‘Diplomacy: The Never-Ending Saga’! 😂

  4. Oh, brilliant! Because nothing screams “lasting peace” quite like a good old-fashioned transatlantic pep talk. Who needs diplomacy when you have a Coalition of the Willing, eh? 😂

  5. pepperburst Avatar
    pepperburst

    Typical, innit? Just when you thought we were done with the whole “let’s get together and sing Kumbaya” routine, here comes Costa waving the transatlantic flag like it’s a Champions League trophy! 🙄🏆

  6. SunnySnap Avatar
    SunnySnap

    Isn’t it just delightful how we’ve solved all other issues and now our main goal is to play tag with Russia? 😏 Just what Europe needed—a bit more pressure and a lovely transatlantic hug! 🌍✈️

  7. Crash Enforcer Avatar
    Crash Enforcer

    Right, because nothing says “lasting peace” like doubling down on pressure tactics—brilliant! 🙄 Maybe next time we should just send a strongly worded letter instead? ✉️

  8. Chlorine Avatar

    Oh brilliant, just what we needed – another summit of the “Coalition of the Willing” to discuss how to pressure Russia while sipping lattes in style. 🤦‍♂️ As if diplomacy hasn’t become the new Olympic sport of talking without doing!

  9. airporthobo xd Avatar
    airporthobo xd

    Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “lasting peace” quite like a good ol’ pressure cooker strategy, eh? 😏 Just what we need – more high-level chats while the rest of us are left waiting for the kettle to boil!

  10. Oh sure, because nothing says “lasting peace” like a good ol’ game of geopolitical chicken. If only we could just send them a nice postcard instead! 😂✈️

  11. Sandbox Avatar

    Seems like Costa’s got a PhD in stating the obvious – who knew that playing nice with Uncle Sam was the secret sauce for world peace? 🙄✌️ #GroundbreakingInsights

  12. congo wire Avatar
    congo wire

    Oh sure, because nothing says “lasting peace” quite like a couple of politicians having a natter over a cuppa while the rest of the world holds its breath. Typical, innit? 🤦‍♂️

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