Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the last EU summit in Brussels before Donald Trump returns to the White House. Zelensky emphasized the importance of transatlantic unity in order to 'save' Ukraine and stop Putin. The talks also focused on strengthening Kyiv's position and the EU's own position for Trump's second term. Discussions have begun on the potential deployment of European troops in Ukraine to secure a ceasefire. The summit also addressed the collapse of Assad's rule in Syria and the EU's stance on embracing the new authorities in Damascus.