Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for crucial talks with European leaders, as the EU summit looms and questions arise about US aid to Ukraine. Meanwhile, a NATO command center in Germany has become operational, aiming to support Ukraine’s military efforts.
Ukraine Updates: Zelenskyy in Europe for Talks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, is currently in Brussels to meet with European leaders. This meeting takes place ahead of an EU summit and amid questions about the future of US aid for Ukraine.
Western Balkans Summit: Little Progress Expected
The talks in Brussels are nominally part of the Western Balkan countries’ journey towards EU membership. However, DW’s senior correspondent Bernd Riegert does not expect any significant movement on this issue. The six Western Balkan countries – Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia – have been working towards EU accession for years.
Rutte: Ukraine Support Center in Germany Now Operational
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that a NATO command center in Wiesbaden, Germany is now operational. This center will assist Ukraine and provide training for its troops. The facility has been in the works since 2022, shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy to Meet European Leaders in Brussels
President Zelenskyy will meet with NATO chief Mark Rutte, as well as leaders from Germany, Poland, Italy, Denmark, and the EU. The meeting aims to discuss the “next steps” in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated that the leaders would focus on how to strengthen Ukraine both politically and geopolitically.
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