Summary
EU leaders, excluding Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, pledged to impose further sanctions on Russia after summit talks in Brussels.
Orbán blocked a declaration supporting Ukraine, raising concerns about unity. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged maintaining pressure on Russia until withdrawal and compensation.
NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg called for stronger European contributions amid US uncertainty. EU defense plans face challenges as larger states reject a €40bn military aid package.
Discussions on a €800bn rearmament plan expose regional divides. Spain and Italy advocate broader security measures, including cybersecurity and anti-terrorism.
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