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European Leaders Press for Ceasefire and Sanctions at Tirana Summit

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pushes for peace talks as Russia's Putin declines, while the EU prepares new sanctions targeting Russia's economy.

FILE - A general view of the plenary session during an EU Summit at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos, File)
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Overview

  • The European Political Community (EPC) summit in Tirana brought together 47 leaders to address security and defense issues, with the Russia-Ukraine war as the central focus.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey, but Putin declined, sending a lower-level delegation instead.
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a forthcoming EU sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, Nord Stream pipeline consortium, and financial sector.
  • Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama hosted the summit shortly after securing a fourth term in office, bolstering Albania's aspirations for EU membership.
  • The summit provided opportunities for bilateral and small-group discussions, continuing the EPC's role as a platform for multilateral cooperation and diplomacy.