António Costa

"Thank you, President Zelenskyy, for delivering, as agreed: repairing the Druzhba pipeline and restoring its operation."

"This is a recognition of the determination, courage and hard work shown by both countries in advancing reforms, even in the face of immense challenges."

"Nobody can blackmail the European institutions."

"We hope the EU offer of funding and technical help can pave the way for overcoming the current blockage."

"Russia's massive combined strike against Ukraine had underlined again that Russia's aggression is a threat to the security as a whole."

"Hailed the negotiations led by regional countries to bring about peace."

"I'm talking with the [EU's] 27 national leaders to see the best way to organise ourselves and to identify what we need effectively to discuss with Russia when it comes to the right moment to do this."