EU to Hold Special Summit on March 6 to Discuss Ukraine, Defense

The European Union will hold an emergency summit to discuss accelerating military aid for Ukraine and strengthening the bloc’s defense.The European Council will convene March 6, two weeks before a planned quarterly summit, Council President Antonio Costa said Sunday. EU member states are preparing a €20 billion ($21 billion) military package for Ukraine and steps to boost defense spending, including a potential loosening of fiscal rules.