Zelensky announced the launch of the C8, or Carpathian Eight, at the first summit bringing together Carpathian states, regions and communities in Ukraine.

Zelensky announced the launch of the C8, or Carpathian Eight, at the first summit bringing together Carpathian states, regions and communities in Ukraine. The format unites Ukraine with Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Austria and Hungary, alongside broader EU cooperation. Zelensky said the initiative is intended to bring the countries closer and strengthen cooperation on security, energy, logistics, cross-border economic ties and support for communities.