Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a video conference with NATO and EU leaders as he prepared for talks with US President Donald Trump in Florida. Zelenskyy urged stronger military and diplomatic stances, warning that Russia’s manipulation must be countered to secure progress toward ending the war.
The European Union is considering a second one-year delay to its anti-deforestation law, potentially pushing implementation to 2026. Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall pointed to concerns about whether the required IT system is ready. The move comes amid opposition from businesses and trading partners, even after the EU signed a free trade agreement with Indonesia.
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Despite a friendly transatlantic atmosphere in Brussels, EU leaders appeared to avoid an immediate, unified response to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s call to “push back on China together.” Two senior envoys who attended the talks said there was no direct reaction from ministers when Blinken argued for strength in unity, highlighting the EU’s “third way” approach toward both Washington and Beijing.
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