PoliticsEU leaders set for clash over long-term budget and Ukraine support

EU leaders are expected to clash on Thursday over the scale, revenue sources and spending priorities of the bloc’s next long-term budget, with no quick agreement in view. The budget includes aid for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join Friday’s meeting to rally support amid renewed tensions with US President Donald Trump.

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