The leaders of all 27 member states of the European Union are gathering in the Cyprus today for an informal European Council summit set against rising global tensions and economic pressure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday in Munich, Germany that Ukraine is ready for an agreement that will bring real peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron to align their positions on key security issues concerning Europe, particularly in light of recent talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and other Western leaders.

Vladimir Medinsky, head of Russia’s delegation at the Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, stated on Friday that Moscow was pleased with the outcome of the negotiations and remained open to continuing dialogue with Kyiv.

The European Union has advised citizens to stock up on three days' worth of food, water, and other essentials in preparation for potential crises.

The U.S. special presidential envoy earlier stated that he anticipates a phone conversation between the U.S. and Russian presidents next week.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that if Donald Trump had been reelected as US president in 2020, the Ukraine crisis that began in 2022 might not have occurred, News.az reports citing News.az.

Eastern Europe may face labor shortages after the conflict in Ukraine ends.