EU leaders meet to discuss tougher Russia sanctions, US tariffs and Middle East conflicts

26/06/2025 10:23 France 24

The heads of the European Union’s 27 member nations will meet June 26 in Brussels to discuss tougher sanctions on Russia, ways to prevent painful new US tariffs, and how to make their voices heard in the Middle East conflicts. Our correspondent Dave Keating tells us more.

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