European Council President Antonio Costa has stated that Russia is benefiting from the US-Israeli war on Iran, with global energy prices rising and attention shifting away from the conflict in Ukraine. Costa emphasized the need for the EU to uphold the international rules-based order and for all parties in the Middle East to engage in negotiations to avoid further escalation. Discussions between Russia and Ukraine on peace talks continue, with tensions remaining high between the two countries, especially regarding control of eastern Donetsk. Putin also expressed readiness to work with European customers on energy cooperation.
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