The Turkish leader, who won reelection Sunday, was expected to attend the meeting, which is meant as a show of solidarity against Russia.

https://www.politico.eu/article/blow-for-epc-as-erdogan-pulls-out-of-summit/

 

EU hopeful Moldova hosts European leaders in strategy summit

Leaders of the European Political Community — all European states with the exception of Russia and Belarus — are meeting in Moldova to discuss strategy over the conflict in neighboring Ukraine.

https://www.dw.com/en/eu-hopeful-moldova-hosts-european-leaders-in-strategy-summit/a-65783879