European Political Community (EPC) leaders are meeting in Copenhagen to discuss various security threats facing the continent
The meeting takes place as increasing drone incursions into European airspace have raised fears among nations
The meeting will be followed by discussions ranging from defensive measures to economic security and migration
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal on Thursday is reporting that the US will begin providing Ukraine with intelligence that would assist its efforts to undertake long-range strikes against Russia.
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EPC leaders gather in Denmark
Leaders from the European Political Community (EPC) are gathering in Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday to discuss a host of issues tied to increased security and economic threats, as well as that of migration.
As the 47 leaders convene, issues regarding European support for Kyiv are taking the fore, with Danish President Mette Frederiksen warning that a hybrid war is already taking place beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban, known for being friendly to Moscow and Russian President Vladimir Putin, again criticized European support for Kyiv, railing against what he characterized as “outright pro-war proposals.”
Meanwhile, Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart de Wever called on European leaders to guarantee risk sharing should frozen Russian assets be used to support Kyiv.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending the meeting, as are French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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Some 47 European Political Community leaders are gathering to discuss economic security, migration and the growing threat posed by drones on Thursday. The meeting is taking place in Denmark, where several of the unmanned aircraft have been sighted in recent days.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in attendance as will French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
In a potential change of tack, the US is also reportedly prepared to help Kyiv conduct long-range strikes inside Russia by providing enhanced intelligence.