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European leaders meet in Dublin to discuss Ukraine and security
Leaders from nearly 50 countries are meeting in Dublin for a summit on European security and efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The European Political Community includes European Union members and other countries, as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
The forum was created in 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine raised concerns about Europe’s security.
Zelenskyy is expected to brief European leaders on recent contacts with Russia and discuss what should follow US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi.
European countries are also worried about hybrid threats, including disinformation and sabotage, and a declaration on principles of European security is planned.
The summit cannot make binding decisions, but US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet Zelenskyy in Dublin.
The group meets twice a year, with its next gathering due in Zurich in April.
Leaders from almost 50 European countries are meeting in Dublin on Thursday for the ninth European Political Community summit.
The talks are focused on efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, as well as European security and defence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to brief leaders on recent contacts with Russia and discuss next steps after talks in Abu Dhabi.
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are expected in Dublin after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
The summit is also set to address economic competitiveness, hybrid threats, migration and efforts to combat drugs.
- Who
- Leaders from almost 50 European countries, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are attending. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte are also expected.
- What
- The ninth European Political Community summit will discuss Ukraine peace efforts, security and other European issues.
- When
- Thursday, November 12, 2026.
- Where
- Dublin, Ireland.
- Why
- Leaders are discussing efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and wider security challenges facing Europe.
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The European Political Community was established after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin welcomed Zelenskyy to Dublin.
European Political Community leaders meet in Dublin to discuss Ukraine, security and other issues.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet Zelenskyy in Dublin after talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
- Summit
- Ninth European Political Community meeting
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Attendance
- Leaders from 48 countries, according to cash.ch
- Ukraine
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend
- U.S. envoys
- Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff
- Next summit
- April in Zurich, Switzerland
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