US pushing Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas and create ‘free economic zone’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

Ukrainian leader says Washington has suggested that Russian troops would stay in region, but not advance further

Nato's Rutte largely sticks to usual pleasantries, but says the clear political signal from Germany and other European partners is that Europe is ready to take on more responsibility," and a signal that burden sharing is not just a slogan."

In his opening remarks, Merz says that Nato plays a key role in a time of great geopolitical upheaval," as he recalls his numerous meetings with Rutte in recent months.