EU Council Chief Warns US, Russia, China Dismantling Rules-Based Order

European Council President António Costa issued a stark warning that the US, Russia, and China are actively dismantling the international rules-based order, citing US and Israeli strikes on Iran as a primary driver of Middle East instability. Politico Europe reports Costa argued the military strikes have created severe economic consequences that have benefited Russia's war in Ukraine, while the EU advocates for upholding international law over military intervention.