America News Agency

EU Council President Antonio Costa made statements regarding the geopolitical threats facing Europe and the determined stance the Union will adopt in response to these threats.

Drawing attention to the current global instability, Costa said: “Russia’s war of aggression; the undermining of the rules-based international order; the questioning of fundamental alliances. The response must be a Europe of principles, a Europe of protection, and a Europe of prosperity.”

Emphasizing the importance of international law and alliances, Costa stated: “International rules are not optional. And alliances cannot be reduced to a mere series of transactions.”

Sending a message on the European Union’s defense capacity and determination, Costa said: “We are ready to defend ourselves, our member states, our citizens, and our companies against any form of pressure. And the European Union has the strength and the tools to do so.”