EU summit recap: Zelenskyy on sanctions, Russia pressure, and protecting Europe

"Recently, on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit, we held productive meetings with our partners. Europe faces many challenges right now, and there is only one effective response to all of them – unity. All decisions must be made for our shared defense," Zelenskyy emphasized.

He reported that the following issues were discussed during the summit:

• The PURL and SAFE programs,
• Security guarantees for Ukraine,
• Pressure on Russia,
• A new strong EU sanctions package,
• The use of frozen Russian assets,
• The European future of Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans.

"Each of these issues was discussed in detail with every leader, and we expect full support. We also spoke with each leader about current bilateral projects," he noted.

Zelenskyy emphasized that Europe must be protected from any threats.

"Only joint action and united efforts can guarantee real security. I am grateful to everyone who understands this and is ready to work in this way," he concluded.

European Political Community summit

The European Political Community summit is a meeting of heads of state and government from over 40 European countries, created as a platform to discuss security, economy, and energy.

The initiative was launched in 2022 by French President Emmanuel Macron following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The format allows EU and non-EU countries to coordinate actions and engage in strategic dialogue.

Previously, RBC-Ukraine reported on the planned meeting of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with European leaders in Copenhagen.