Zelensky Hosts European Leaders at Inaugural Carpathian 8 Summit
The forum brings together eight Carpathian-region countries and the European Union, with about 550 business representatives expected to attend.
- On Friday, President Volodymyr Zelensky hosted the inaugural Carpathian Eight Summit in Bukovel, Ukraine, welcoming European leaders to launch a new regional cooperation forum.
- Focusing on security, energy, logistics, and cross-border economic support, Zelensky described the initiative as a way to "create another strong framework for cooperation at the EU level."
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, and Romanian President Nicusor Dan attended, while Slovak Interior Minister Matus Sutaj-Estok represented Slovakia after Prime Minister Robert Fico canceled due to illness.
- Eight countries participate in the forum, including Czechia, Hungary, and Austria, aiming for humanitarian and economic collaboration even with partners who refuse to provide weapons to Kyiv.
- Running until Sunday, the summit features senior officials including Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi and Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk, discussing community support and regional development strategies.
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Although Hungary was not represented by a high-ranking politician at the first summit.
Ukraine hosts first С8 summit bringing together Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Austria, Hungary, EU
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced the launch of a new transregional initiative - the "Carpathian Eight" (C8). This was reported by "Ukrinform", quoted by News.bg. He emphasized that the format unites Ukraine and its neighbors in Europe. Eight countries participate in the initiative The initiative includes Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria and Serbia. Zelensky believes that the new forma…
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