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European leaders met in Dublin for a summit on security and Ukraine.

Leaders met in Dublin on November 12 for a European Political Community summit focused on European security. They discussed Ukraine and Europe’s role in U.S.-brokered efforts to negotiate an end to Russia’s war.

What the reports agree on

  • The European Political Community summit took place in Dublin on November 12, 2026. France24, Al Jazeera
  • The summit focused on European security. France24, Al Jazeera
  • Participants discussed Ukraine and European involvement in U.S.-brokered talks to end Russia’s war. France24, Al Jazeera
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended or arrived in Dublin for the summit. France24, Newsweek

Where reports differ

  • One France24 report says more than 50 European countries and institutions attended, while Al Jazeera says leaders from more than 40 European countries met. France24

Reported by one outlet

  • Ireland said it was carrying out the largest security operation in its history for the gathering. France24
  • More than 3,700 Italian schools received hoax bomb warnings on Thursday, after similar alerts at 6,300 schools the previous day. Al Jazeera
  • U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to let European representatives join the next round of Ukraine discussions. Al Jazeera
  • Forty-eight leaders were invited to the European Political Community meeting. Newsweek

The original reports

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