European Union leaders will convene a special summit on March 6 to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, as concerns mount over Donald Trump’s overtures to Moscow, a senior EU official confirmed to AFP on Sunday.
Antonio Costa, the head of the European Council, announced the summit in a post on X, calling it a defining moment for Ukraine and Europe’s security.
Costa said his discussions with European leaders underscored their shared commitment to strengthening European defence and ensuring Ukraine’s long-term security.
The summit comes as EU leaders grow uneasy about Donald Trump’s willingness to negotiate with Russia to end the three-year-old invasion, potentially without European or Ukrainian involvement.
The US president’s shifting stance on Russia has alarmed many European officials, who fear that any deal brokered by Washington could sideline both Kyiv and its European allies.
Last week, French President Emmanuel Macron held two meetings on Ukraine in Paris, and he is set to visit Washington on Monday for talks with Trump.
Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will also meet with the US leader later this week.
With European unity on Ukraine being tested, the March 6 summit could be crucial in shaping the EU’s long-term strategy on defence, diplomacy, and security in the region.
