SpaceWar.com reports: “Russia represents a threat for all European nations — regardless of how far they lie from Moscow, EU chief Antonio Costa told AFP ahead of a leaders’ summit on Thursday.

‘Naturally, Russia’s neighbours are most concerned by Russia — that goes without saying,’ Costa said in an interview. ‘But what is essential is for everyone to understand that this is a collective threat.’

As head of the Council representing the EU’s member states, the 63-year-old Costa is tasked with forging unity — be it on European rearmament or transatlantic relations — between 27 countries with often divergent histories and goals.

In Brussels this week, leaders’ talks will once again be dominated by how to support Ukraine and bolster Europe’s defences.

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.

‘Under the leadership of France and the United Kingdom, we are preparing to take part in eventual security measures to maintain peace — if and when it comes,’ he said…”