French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized European Council President Antonio Costa for trying to establish contacts with Russia to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, saying he has no authority to represent other countries when it comes to security guarantees, APA reports.
"When the negotiations begin, the Europeans should sit at the table, and Chairman Costa, within his defined powers, will have his place. But other member states will be there with him - he cannot represent them when it comes to security guarantees, which will be a key element of any negotiations," Macron said at a press conference following the EU summit.
In his opinion, the European Union cannot be an intermediary in principle, as it supports Ukraine and has imposed sanctions against Russia. He is also convinced that European countries should join the negotiations initiated by the United States. Macron said the change in the position of the American administration, which said that it "is on the side of [the EU], supports Ukraine and is ready to strengthen its support, as well as impose sanctions against Russia."
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