AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUkraine: EU leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels, pledging to maintain sanctions on Russia and increase support as Kyiv faces attacks on its energy system and uncertainty over US backing. Zelensky called for winter aid covering energy, air defence and funding; Estonia’s prime minister said a new EU loan may be needed to close Ukraine’s 2027 budget gap. Energy Costs: Leaders urged coordinated, temporary help for households and businesses and explored joint energy purchases, but offered no detailed plan. A reported 60% monthly rise in Russian LNG imports underscored the difficulty of ending the bloc’s reliance on Moscow. EU Budget: Talks on the 2028–34 spending plan ended without agreement, exposing divisions over its size, funding and priorities. Leaders aim for a deal by December, while Macron warned elections could make negotiations harder.
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