EU’s von der Leyen pledges to ‘not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war’ as leaders discuss Ukraine – Europe live
European leaders are meeting in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, has also…
The Guardian reports: European leaders are meeting in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, has also acknowledged the situation is very difficult given tensions with the US just as winter is “fast approaching.”
“We must continue to support Ukraine. Otherwise we are making things far too easy for the Russians,” she said.
This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include EU, Leyen and Russia.
Why it matters
Events like this can shape regional stability, diplomacy and humanitarian conditions beyond the country where they unfold.
Key details
- Location
- Ukraine · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- EU, Leyen, Russia, Europe
- Section
- World
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
EU leaders face budget divisions, discuss Ukraine at Brussels summit
European Union leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to discuss the bloc’s next long-term budget, continued support for…
Zelenskyy praises 'real leaders' in Europe, as his strained relationship with Trump overshadows EU summit
Zelenskyy's strained relationship with Trump is clouding the EU summit focused on securing further support for Ukraine.
Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
EU summit to focus on China, Ukraine and bloc budget
EU leaders meeting in Brussels will examine measures to curb the bloc's huge trade deficit with China.
Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards next year for first time since 1953
Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who is also Pakistan’s governor to the World Bank, was formally announced as the incoming chair…
Indian police launch New Delhi clampdown for Cockroach Party rally
Cockroach Janta Party standoff with government extended as youth-led movement calls protest over jailing of activists.
Who was Eva Mamlok? Berlin square renamed after Jewish anti-fascist resistance fighter
Berlin's Blücherplatz is now being renamed after her.
Europe promotes sovereign, trusted AI as it struggles to catch US and China
At an international AI summit in Dublin, European leaders promoted trusted and independent AI.