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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, right, is welcomed to the first C8 summit by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska.

Video. Zelenskyy launches 'Carpathian Eight' alliance to boost investment

Updated: 18/09/2026 - 14:54 GMT+2

Ukraine's president unveiled the new eight-nation bloc at a summit in Western Ukraine on Friday, pledging cooperation on security, energy, and trade. Organisers hope to attract €9.4 billion in investments.

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