Overview
- EU leaders held an informal meeting in Luanda that reaffirmed unity behind Ukraine and set principles stressing territorial integrity and Kyiv’s right to decide its future.
- Officials reported constructive talks in Geneva that produced an updated U.S.–Ukraine framework, which Europeans now seek to adjust to better protect Ukrainian interests.
- The summit closed with a joint EU–AU declaration to strengthen trade, curb irregular migration, improve legal mobility, and back African industrialisation and value creation tied to strategic minerals.
- Brussels showcased Global Gateway projects, notably the Lobito corridor linking mineral-rich areas of the DRC and Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast, to bolster critical mineral supply chains and local jobs.
- Dissent remained visible as Hungary’s Viktor Orban claimed the EU intends to continue the war, contrasting with statements from EU institutions and most leaders emphasizing coordinated support for Ukraine.