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EU Leaders Stalemate on Defense Amid Russian Threat
10/3/2025
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- The EU summit in Copenhagen on October 1, 2025 faced a stalemate over defense strategies amid ongoing Russian aggression.
- Leaders debated a 'drone wall' and using €140 billion of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but little progress was made.
- Macron and Merz remained skeptical about the drone wall; European Council President Costa urged urgent decisions amid divisions.
