EU Leaders Discuss Tougher Russia Sanctions

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels to address key global and regional issues. They will discuss Thursday tougher sanctions on Russia, U.S. trade tariffs, and the Middle East conflicts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join via videoconference as the EU debates further sanctions and a Russian oil price cap. Defense and security dominate the agenda following a NATO summit where leaders pledged increased defense spending. Internal divisions persist, including disagreements over Israel’s conduct in Gaza and climate policies. The summit’s conclusions will set the agenda for the bloc for the next four months.