European defense ministers met in Copenhagen to discuss the war in Ukraine, a day after a Russian airstrike on Kyiv killed 23 people and heavily damaged a European diplomatic compound.
Outrage over the attack had already prompted European military leaders to condemn Russia and push for stronger measures, including seizing frozen assets, expanding sanctions and boosting support for Ukraine’s military and EU membership.
Ministers were also expected to discuss deploying European troops to Ukraine to ensure security and monitor a peace that remains elusive as U.S. efforts to broker talks stall.
“Everybody understands that, considering how Russian President Vladimir Putin is mocking the peace efforts, the only thing that works is pressure,” said Kaja Kallas, EU foreign policy chief.
Two missiles landed roughly 50 meters from an EU diplomatic mission in Kyiv, shattering windows and doors but causing no injuries. The EU summoned the Russian envoy in Brussels over the attack.
