Zelensky warns EU to stay alert to Russian security threats

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the EU to remain alert to Russian efforts to reshape Europe's security architecture ahead of any ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, speaking at the European Political Community summit in Dublin. Zelensky confirmed he would meet US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Dublin after their talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, describing the discussions as "serious, not empty." He also called for Europe to become a regular part of negotiations and urged stronger EU sanctions on Russia. Zelensky pushed EU leaders to open the remaining two negotiating clusters for Ukraine's EU accession before year's end, saying it gives people "motivation and hope." French President Emmanuel Macron stated Europe's support is critical because "there is no more US support," while Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the EU needs a coherent voice in peace talks.