President Zelensky took part in the European Council summit in Brussels. Ukrainian media reported this. Here is what is known.
What was discussed
According to the president, in talks with European partners they raised the question of the capabilities of European air defence systems. He announced new decisions by partners on countering jet-powered drones. Specific details and timelines of these decisions were not given in open reports.
What the European Council is
The European Council is a meeting of the leaders of the European Union’s member states. It sets the EU’s political priorities but does not adopt laws. Decisions on aid, sanctions or membership are then formalised in separate documents by other institutions of the Union.
The EU’s position on Ukraine’s membership
In an interview with Ukrinform, the EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, said that EU membership is one of the best security guarantees for Ukraine.
What this means
For Kyivans, the key question is the security of the sky and the protection of city infrastructure, including energy. The practical results of the agreements will depend on which systems arrive and when. We are following the news and will update this article.
The information is based on Ukrainian media reports as of 17 October. Details may be updated.
