Europe must unite on Ukraine, Orpo says

European leaders are seeking a unified position on Ukraine as the US holds direct talks with Russia to end the war. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stressed the need for a common European stance following President Zelenskyy's briefing on Abu Dhabi peace negotiations. Orpo rejected any discussion of altering Europe's security architecture, saying existing structures like the OSCE and Paris Charter should be built upon. He suggested the E3 group (France, Germany, UK) plays a key role, with the Nordic-Baltic NB8 group also represented at the negotiating table. The Dublin meeting of the European Political Community, founded in 2022, also addresses hybrid threats, energy security, and critical infrastructure. EU Commission President von der Leyen confirmed preparations for a 22nd sanctions package against Russia and funding for Ukraine's 2027 needs.