https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelenskyy-hosts-leaders-from-7-countries-for-a-regional-summitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelenskyy-hosts-leaders-from-7-countries-for-a-regional-summithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelenskyy-hosts-leaders-from-7-countries-for-a-regional-summit#u77621Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:55:50 +0000President Zelenskyy hosted leaders from seven countries for a regional summit to launch the "Carpathian Eight" initiative. This new partnership focuses on security and trade between Ukraine and eastern Europe. During the summit, Zelenskyy stated that the Carpathian region can serve as an energy supplier to the EU to help ensure independence from Russia. While leaders including Donald Tusk and Aleksandar Vučić attended the first summit, Robert Fico was absent.Why it mattersUkraine is seeking stronger economic and defense ties with its eastern neighbors to stabilize the region. Reducin