Bucharest Nine and Nordic Leaders Demand Escalated Russia Pressure
Central and Eastern European leaders call for intensified measures against Moscow during summit focused on supporting Ukraine's defense.
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Leaders of the Bucharest Nine group and Nordic countries convened in Bucharest to demand increased pressure on Russia to halt its war against Ukraine.
The summit reaffirmed unified support for Kyiv's defense and independence. The gathering brought together heads of state from Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and the three Baltic states alongside Nordic representatives.
The call for escalated measures reflects growing determination among EU border states to maintain strong sanctions and military support for Ukraine. The summit underscores the central importance of the Ukraine conflict to European security strategy.