Pro-Ukraine pledges proving too contentious for EU-Gulf summit, leak shows

The EU is struggling to secure Gulf countries’ support for pro-Ukraine commitments ahead of a leaders’ summit in Brussels, with disagreements over Russia’s war in Ukraine causing tensions. Despite attempts to find common ground, disputes over language condemning material aid for Russia and sanctions circumvention persist. While progress has been made on condemning missile strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and reaffirming a partnership on renewable energy and trade, Gulf countries are divided on pursuing bilateral or regional trade agreements with the EU.

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