Zelenskiy to Address EU Summit Amid Ukrainian Gains and Russian Aggression

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will address the EU summit via video link as Kyiv claims progress in the ongoing fighting in the eastern Donetsk region, particularly around the city of Bakhmut. EU nations are expected to reaffirm their support for Ukraine, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasizing the need for long-term financial, humanitarian, and military assistance. The summit will also discuss the recent insurrection by the Wagner mercenary group and the potential impact on Russia. Ukrainian officials report slow but steady gains in the fighting, including the recapture of the village of Klishchiyivka. However, the claims cannot be independently verified. The conflict has resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, with Russia denying responsibility for attacks on the civilian population.