Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Brussels on Thursday for an emergency EU summit as European leaders sought to capitalise on a rare moment of transatlantic unity to push for a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine and accelerate Kyiv’s path to EU membership.

Zelenskyy met EU Council President António Costa ahead of the summit, where he thanked European partners for their “unanimous support” and expressed confidence that all five remaining clusters of Ukraine’s accession negotiations would open within weeks . His arrival followed a flurry of diplomatic activity, including a joint German-Ukrainian agreement to co-develop ballistic missile defence systems, announced during the Ramstein Defence Contact Group meeting in Brussels .

The defence pact, signed by Ukrainian and German defence ministers, marks a shift from arms deliveries to joint production of advanced air-defence technologies. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Europe must “learn from Ukraine,” citing Kyiv’s rapid advances in drone warfare and battlefield innovation . Meanwhile, Belgium confirmed it will deliver seven F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2024, with delivery schedules finalised during talks between Zelenskyy and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever .

The diplomatic momentum comes after US President Donald Trump signalled a harder line on Russia during the G7 summit in Evian, with Zelenskyy stating that Trump had agreed to “step up pressure on Russia to end the war” . European leaders, including Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, have also urged dialogue with Moscow, arguing that the current geopolitical shifts create an opportunity for peace talks .

Yet scepticism lingers. Austrian outlet *Der Standard* warned that despite “new tones” from Washington, concrete commitments remain scarce, describing the post-G7 shift as “hot air” rather than tangible support . Pentagon sources, however, told *Pravda* that Ukraine has not only held the front line but improved its positions in some sectors, urging Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own defence .

As EU leaders gather in Brussels, the bloc faces a delicate balancing act: sustaining military aid while navigating divergent national interests on Ukraine’s accession and potential peace negotiations. The summit’s outcome could determine whether the current diplomatic window translates into lasting progress—or another missed opportunity.

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