Cypriot president and diplomat at the heart of Europe’s security debates
EU leaders debate whether to appoint a mediator to Russia talks as Costa proposes a channel with Moscow. Some leaders back opening dialogue, others warn against rewarding Moscow’s intransigence. NATO and U.S. strategy frame the broader security balancing act.
UN Secretary-General has put Cyprus back at the center of diplomacy, launching a renewed push to break the island’s long-standing deadlock. He has met Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders and is preparing for a wider 5-plus-1 meeting to relaunch formal peace talks, with energy interests and regional stability at stake.