Ahead of the European Union leaders' two-day summit in Brussels, focusing on Ukraine, defence, and the economy, security is tight outside the EU headquarters.
Reports indicate that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will brief the leaders from the 27 EU member states on the latest developments in Ukraine. The summit is expected to discuss strategies to bolster the EU's competitiveness, including strengthening its military capabilities amid ongoing tensions, the war in Ukraine, and the evolving situation in the Middle East.
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