Zelenskyy holds inaugural 'Carpathian Eight' regional summit
Zelenskyy said the summit was a "significant beginning" of a movement to strengthen ties with its neighboring countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted an inaugural regional summit, dubbed the Carpathian Eight, in Bukovel, western Ukraine. The summit brought together leaders from Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary to deepen cooperation. The European Union also participated in the talks. The Carpathian macro-region has become a solid foundation for Ukraine's defense, according to Zelenskyy.
Nearly 550 business representatives were expected to attend, and investment and trade agreements worth €1 billion were anticipated to be signed. Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine had secured €3.3 billion from an EU financial support package to enhance the country's defense capabilities, including funds for missile and drone purchases.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, during the summit, revealed that Poland had joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine and other allies, marking Poland's participation in the project. Tusk also announced that Poland had prepared a new donation package for Ukraine, though he did not provide further details. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Poland's support, emphasizing the strong neighborly, friendly, and partner relationship between the two nations against their common enemy, Russia.
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