European Council President Antonio Costa recently issued a statement on the situation in Ukraine, stressing that coordination within the “Volunteer Union” is essential for Ukraine to prepare for the upcoming winter. At the same time, he reiterated that the EU will speed up the issuance of “Ukraine Support Loans” to strengthen Ukraine's air defense system and energy infrastructure. In terms of Russian policy, Costa said that the EU will continue and increase pressure on the Russian economy and its “shadow fleet.” He called on Russia to seriously participate in peace negotiations, stressing that diplomatic channels are the only way to resolve the crisis, not the escalation of the situation. In response to the global food security issue, Costa pointed out that it is necessary to restore the security situation in the Black Sea region, Russia must allow Ukrainian food to be shipped smoothly to all parts of the world, and global food security must not be put at risk. Furthermore, Costa once again confirmed Ukraine's prospects for European integration, clearly stating that “Ukraine's future lies in the European Union,” and the EU will steadily advance Ukraine's accession process. He promised that the EU will provide all necessary support during the war and provide Ukraine with security guarantees after the war to prevent the recurrence of such conflicts.

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