The European Summit kicked off today in Brussels, chaired by Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, with the participation of leaders from 27 EU member states. The summit aims to enhance competitiveness, develop new security and defense strategies, and continue supporting Ukraine amid ongoing challenges.

European leaders are expected to discuss strengthening joint defense capabilities in response to recent geopolitical developments, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war and its implications for European security. Additionally, discussions will focus on increasing investments in the defense sector, with an emphasis on achieving European strategic autonomy in this field.