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The European Council has announced that Europe will be represented by EU institutions and five countries in negotiations with Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict. António Costa emphasized the importance of Ukraine's security for Europe's overall security and stated that the EU is committed to diplomatic efforts. The team includes Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Poland, and will operate in close coordination. Previous reports indicated that Russia preferred a single European representative, but this has not been accepted. The Kremlin has yet to respond to the announcement.

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