European leaders gather in Dublin to tackle security and Ukraine peace efforts

Leaders from over 40 European countries are meeting in Dublin on Thursday to discuss continental security, amid new U.S.-backed efforts to revive talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte are among attendees. The summit follows U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, with American envoys expected to meet Zelenskyy after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The European Political Community, established in 2022, serves as a forum for nations inside and outside the EU, excluding Russia and Belarus. The meeting occurs amid political upheaval in Europe, including recent populist losses and upcoming elections in major countries. Security discussions will address hybrid threats from Russia, following hoax bomb threats targeting airlines and media outlets across several European nations.