Carpathian Summit: Zelensky Brings Together Eight European Countries, Tusk Calls for Strengthened Solidarity Against Russia
Ukraine hosted the first "C8" summit on Friday, bringing together eight Central European and Balkan countries, as a missile struck a suburban train in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky inaugurated the first summit of Carpathian countries on Friday in western Ukraine, dubbed the "C8," according to Le Monde. The meeting brings together Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk spoke at the summit to emphasize the importance of unity among neighboring countries in the face of the threat posed by Russia. "Our solidarity, at both the regional and European level, is more important than ever," he said, according to remarks reported by Le Monde.
This unprecedented format for regional cooperation comes as Russia's war against Ukraine continues. According to the same source, a missile struck a suburban train in the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine, though no further details on possible casualties or damage were immediately released.
The Carpathian Summit aims to strengthen ties between countries sharing geographical proximity and common security concerns in a context of persistent tensions with Moscow.
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