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 Guterres has visited Cyprus to press both Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders to restart peace talks, aiming to ease tensions in a volatile region and unlock the island’s energy potential. The UN plans further groundwork for substantive discussions, with a wider 5-plus-1 gathering possible later this year.