"Ukraine does not need words, but more ammunition and air defense. Member states understand this, and we have had a thorough discussion on this," said the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.
European leaders also discussed the alleged network of influences, financed by the Kremlin and discovered in recent weeks by Czech and Belgian intelligence, which involves some MEPs. "It is a clear signal that we are not naive," he concluded, hoping for "greater effectiveness" in this field. "The EU is committed to working with partners to put an end to the Gaza crisis, including through an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages, the guarantee of unlimited access to humanitarian aid," Michel said. "We would like to guarantee monitoring; we must be much more vigilant and cooperate more," warned Michel. "Everything possible must be done to help bring stability to the region and avoid escalation," Michel wrote on X. "Everyone is making their best efforts." said the EU high representative, Josep Borrell.