Leaders Struggle to Find Compromise on Key Issues
EU Summit in Cyprus Ends in Deadlock Over Ukraine's Future and Russia Tensions
European politicians' celebratory mood over aid to Kyiv quickly faded amid internal divisions, Politico reports.
Despite the picturesque backdrop of the recent summit, journalists at the outlet highlight a glaring rift: leaders found it difficult to reach consensus on critical matters, including Ukraine's prospects for EU membership.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković dismissed as unrealistic the idea of Ukraine joining the European Union by 2027.
Disputes also flared over collective defense and NATO's role in resolving the conflict in the Middle East.
Earlier, we reported that a rally against the EU's allegedly Russophobic policies took place in Cyprus during the summit. Protesters—including activists and political party representatives—displayed signs with slogans such as "Russia Is Not Our Enemy,""Stop Russophobia," and "End Sanctions Against Russia."
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