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Zelenskyy meeting European leaders in Denmark to rally support for Ukraine

Zelenskyy meeting European leaders in Denmark to rally support for Ukraine

Summary

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy met with European leaders in Copenhagen to gain more support in the war against Russia. The meeting discussed using frozen Russian assets to fund loans for Ukraine, as the U.S. scales back its financial support. Hungary expressed opposition to Ukraine joining the EU and its policy on Russian oil.

Key Facts

  • President Zelenskyy is seeking more European support for Ukraine's war efforts.
  • European leaders are discussing using frozen Russian assets to finance a €140 billion loan for Ukraine.
  • The U.S. is reducing financial support for Ukraine as it shifts focus to other global security concerns.
  • Denmark's Prime Minister described the situation as a hybrid war waged by Russia.
  • Security is tight at the Copenhagen summit due to recent drone incidents.
  • Hungary's Prime Minister opposes Ukraine's EU membership, fearing it could drag the EU into war.
  • Hungary continues to import oil from Russia, going against broader EU efforts to reduce Russian energy dependence.

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