Maria Tadeo

Chief Europe editor - @euronews
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[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

In calling Russia, António Costa is doing his job. The backlash is overblown. Plus, it’s no coincidence the contact started right after Zelensky met EU leaders in Cyprus last April and urged them to be ready. Question is: now what? More in my newsletter:

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[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

The conservative Italian media lashing out at Trump over his “attack” on Meloni. “He doesn’t want allies; he wants subjects”. Il tradimento del tycoon. Remarkable U-turn coming from a sphere that initially saw an opportunity for influence in MAGA, now grown disenchanted.

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

EU summit over - confirming this:

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Von der Leyen told leaders that the time has come to be prepared and consider a mandate for talks with Russia, as long as Ukraine is in driving seat, Euronews understands. She said change in dynamics of the war is remarkable and tide is turning.

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[Marco Di Fonzo 🇪🇺 @marcodifonzo]

Bruxelles, la premier Meloni ha lasciato il Consiglio europeo, alla fine dei lavori, senza fermarsi a parlare con i giornalisti.

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

Costa, who did inform the Commission but not all member states, said the question of territories only belongs to Ukraine. Zelenskyy, who had urged EU for active role, said Russia must be weakened + go harder on shadow fleet, and EU negotiator at this stage is hypothetical.

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

Von der Leyen told leaders that the time has come to be prepared and consider a mandate for talks with Russia, as long as Ukraine is in driving seat, Euronews understands. She said change in dynamics of the war is remarkable and tide is turning.

https://t.co/m97bH0HXUC

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

Euronews understands that several leaders indicated that Costa does have a mandate on issues related to sanctions, enlargement, and the frozen assets, but any matters related to security guarantees pertain to individual member state. That’s Coalition of Willing handled by E3.

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

As first reported by @ShonaMurray_

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[NATO Spokesperson @NATOpress]

From 23-25 June @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte will visit Washington DC 🇺🇸

On 24 June, he will meet with @POTUS Donald Trump. He will also meet with senior Administration officials.

On 25 June he will meet with Members of Congress and take part in a discussion hosted by the @AtlanticCouncil

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[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

Jumping hurdles one by one.

[Jorge Liboreiro @JorgeLiboreiro]

#EUCO update: Zelenskyy held a bilateral meeting with the new prime minister of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, @euronews can confirm. Earlier today, Radev said he would oppose sanctions on Patriarch Kirill.

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

@gerardofortuna You’re Italian heat is good

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Zelenskyy joins EU leaders as Costa hails 'new momentum' on peace https://t.co/U9L4jTisMn

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

Powered by our super team of EU reporters and correspondents - Brussels, NATO and Switzerland with Iran deal ceremony now up in the air.

[euronews @euronews]

Ukraine, China trade & EU budget talks — European leaders head to Brussels for a crucial summit.

#SpecialReport is live from 7pm CET with @mariatad
and our correspondents in Brussels, NATO & Geneva.

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[Jorge Liboreiro @JorgeLiboreiro]

Here we go: the EU summit begins!

Follow the @euronews live blog.
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[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

EU at 27, all talk, little action. Group of six core countries - Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands - have to take the lead. “Six countries instead of 27 countries is the best way of reinforcing Europe,” Le Maire tells me.

[Ulrich Speck @ulrichspeck]

Europeans happy with the Iran deal: "a deal that could ease pressure on energy markets, refocus attention on Ukraine and help restrain Israeli military actions". https://t.co/VOgN9nAh70

Yet an Iran that regains strength and seeks regional hegemony isn't in the European interest.

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

Still, no timeline offered by White House re sanctions and Zelenskyy did not get much time with Trump beyond huddle after a group meeting, far more preoccupied with Middle East. Today, Zelenskyy will be in Brussels. Expect discussions about European envoy to handle Russian talks

[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

Europeans left the G7 summit feeling relieved, balancing flattery and self-interest. Behind the scenes, French diplomats hailed a summit gone according to plan. On stage, Macron spoke of an “Evian moment” for Ukraine. They earned a seat at the table.

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[Maria Tadeo @mariatad]

Europeans feel vindicated in two-track strategy: engaging with Trump while doing their own thing diplomatically. An EU official told me: for all the talk around Europeans being sidelined by Putin, G7 shared assessment: Russia not serious about peace, Trump signaled sanctions.

[Christian Spillmann @CSpillmann]

Finalement @eucopresident endosse son habit de président du Conseil et les resposnabilités de sa fonction

[euronews @euronews]

EXCLUSIVE: NATO's Rutte heads to Washington next Tuesday.

The visit comes as Trump's accusations that European allies abandoned the US during the Iran war cast a shadow over July's Ankara summit.

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