European Council President António Costa, who chairs and coordinates meetings of all 27 EU leaders, also criticised the move. “The unilateral decision by the US to lift sanctions on Russian oil exports is very concerning, as it impacts European security,” he wrote on social media.
This week, the Portuguese politician also struck a more critical tone regarding US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Iran. “Freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through bombs,” Costa said.
Meanwhile, Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen flip-flopped on the consequences of the US war against Iran for the global order, and Kaja Kallas, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, accused the US of wilfully dividing Europe.
