Costa Urges World to Use All Leverage on Russia to End War in Ukraine

Costa said Russia's war against Ukraine is already producing global consequences, and called on the international community to use all available levers of influence on Russia to help bring the war to an end, according to a report from Ukrinform.

The remarks frame the war as a matter of international concern that extends well beyond Ukraine's own borders, with global economic and security consequences that Costa said justify a broader international response.

Call for Collective Pressure

According to the report, Costa's appeal centers on the idea that ending the war will require coordinated pressure from multiple international actors rather than any single country or bloc acting alone. The report did not specify which particular levers of influence, such as sanctions, diplomatic measures, or economic pressure, Costa referenced in his remarks.

Ukrinform's report did not include additional context on the setting in which the remarks were made, such as a specific summit, meeting, or public address, nor did it provide direct quotations beyond the general summary of Costa's message.

The call adds to a broader pattern of international statements urging sustained pressure on Russia as the war, now well into its fourth year, continues to affect global energy markets, food supplies, and security arrangements across Europe and beyond.