EU foreign ministers convened in Copenhagen to brainstorm further support for Ukraine, considering secondary sanctions targeting Russia's trading partners. Discussions included establishing Ukrainian arms production within the EU, potentially in Denmark, and exploring options for utilizing frozen Russian assets.
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