According to reports, Russia quit the council of Europe on Tuesday. There are two councils, the council of europe and the european council. Confusingly, the council of europe is sometimes referred to as the european council.
Reportedly, though distinct from the eu, an objective of the council of europe is to uphold the rule of law in europe. According to a report, the european council defines the political direction and priorities of the eu, and is composed of the heads of state or government of member nations, the president of the european council and the president of the european commission.