EU’s von der Leyen pledges to ‘not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war’ as leaders discuss Ukraine – Europe live
EU leaders and President Zelenskyy are meeting in Brussels to discuss continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks. Key topics include winter aid, potential EU membership, and the geopolitical implications of shifting relations with the U.S.
Why it matters
The meeting is critical for determining the future of European security and the sustainability of the Ukrainian war effort.
EU leaders and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy are meeting today in Brussels to discuss the latest in Russia’s war against Ukraine amid worsening relations between Kyiv and Washington.
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives to attend a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of an EU summit in Brussels./Getty Images Zelenskyy is expected to arrive any moment now, alongside European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president António Costa.
Overnight Ukraine was once again affected by Russian attacks, which killed at least three in the eastern city of Kharkiv. 370,000 people were left without power in the Volyn region bordering Poland.
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