According to CoinMeta, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated in Dublin, Ireland, that the European Commission is formulating a 22nd round of sanctions against Russia and proposals to meet Ukraine's funding needs for 2027, which are expected to be presented before the next meeting of the European Council. Von der Leyen also mentioned that the leaders attending the meeting will discuss various topics and, during the breaks, will talk about the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine taking place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. She welcomed the peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, stating that Europe's participation with representatives would help to safeguard its own interests, and she responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for European support in these negotiations.