EU Leaders Deliberate on Military Support for Ukraine Amid Internal Divisions

EU leaders have vowed to continue supporting Ukraine but have not agreed to President Zelenskiy's request for 5 billion euros for artillery. The meeting revealed divisions among EU nations over military aid and defence spending, with concerns about Russia prompting discussions on bolstering EU defences.

The European Union leaders maintain a firm stance on supporting Ukraine, yet remain undecided on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's request for a substantial artillery funding package.

While optimism breeds commitment to Ukraine, territorial differences among EU leaders underline the diverse geopolitical challenges that each member state faces.

With the threat of Russian aggression looming, European leaders deliberate heightened defence spending amid internal divisions over funding methods and priorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)