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- Antonio Costa, the EU Council President, says Russia is the sole beneficiary of the Middle East conflict.
- He cites rising energy prices as funding for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- Military capabilities that could aid Ukraine are being diverted, reducing attention there.
- Costa says the EU must uphold international law, while the United States challenges it.
- He urges all parties to return to negotiations, warning escalation could threaten stability.
