Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on European leaders to show political will and act decisively against Russia during the seventh summit of the European Political Community in Copenhagen. He warned that Moscow is 'stepping up its destructive actions' and stressed that only joint action can guarantee real security, insisting that 'no country should be left alone against this threat'.
Zelenskyy urged countries such as Hungary and Slovakia to halt energy imports from Russia, stating that 'fewer ties with Russia, the safer life will be'. He also emphasised the need to advance Ukraine and Moldova's EU membership, calling for increased pressure to force Russia to end the war.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed to push ahead with Ukraine's EU accession despite Hungary's veto, declaring she would not allow 'one country and Viktor Orbán' to block progress. She warned that Russia is 'testing us more than ever' and urged leaders to make Europe so strong that 'a war is no longer an option'.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk echoed the urgency, stating that 'if Ukraine loses, it means our failure'. However, leaders remain divided over the use of frozen Russian assets, with Belgium and Hungary opposing the move, while Germany and others support it.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Valdai forum, blamed Europe for escalating the conflict, accusing it of 'rampant nationalism' in Ukraine and warning that Europe is being 'relegated to the periphery of global competition'.
