EU summit opens in Brussels

Russian strikes hit energy sites across nine Ukrainian regions, cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes and injuring at least 15 people.

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Ursula von der Leyen says Ukraine's 2026 funding is covered, but the 70 billion euro gap for 2027 must be filled, with partners covering about a third.

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EU leaders agree on energy conclusions overnight, leaving Italy with limited concessions on carbon market rules while preserving the framework.

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The European Council's published conclusions call for short-term measures to cut high energy costs and reduce red tape, according to iefimerida.

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The EU summit ends without agreement on energy conclusions, and the planned press conference is cancelled, two EU officials say.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says EU funding for Ukraine must rise again next year, as Kyiv seeks extra aid for 2027, according to Naftemporiki.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he does not expect an EU budget deal at this summit, with positions still far apart. Merz is targeting a compromise by year-end.

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EU leaders convene in Brussels to open negotiations on energy prices, Ukraine support, and the 2028-2034 long-term budget.

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