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EU Leaders to Discuss €90 Billion Ukraine Funding Amid Attacks

12/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

Friedrich Merz (German Chancellor), Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission President), and Bart De Wever (Belgian Prime Minister) will meet December 8 to discuss funding Ukraine.
The European Union aims to raise €90 billion to fund Ukraine's military and services amid escalating attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet UK leaders to discuss US-mediated peace talks and Ukraine's right to determine its future amid intensified Russian drone and missile strikes.

History

Historical Context

Ukraine's pursuit of Euro-Atlantic integration intensified after the 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea, which followed the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych amid the Euromaidan protests. The European Union has since supported Ukraine's defense, contributing billions to bolster its sovereignty, reflecting a strategic shift towards collective security in Eastern Europe and a commitment to counter Russian aggression.

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Story summary

Friedrich Merz (German Chancellor), Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission President), and Bart De Wever (Belgian Prime Minister) will meet December 8 to discuss funding Ukraine.
The European Union aims to raise €90 billion to fund Ukraine's military and services amid escalating attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet UK leaders to discuss US-mediated peace talks and Ukraine's right to determine its future amid intensified Russian drone and missile strikes.

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