Core Points - The European Council President Costa reported on discussions regarding Ukraine held in Washington, emphasizing the need for Ukraine to have armed forces capable of defending its sovereignty [1] - There is a necessity for further work to advance Ukraine's EU membership process and to facilitate trilateral negotiations, with the EU's involvement being crucial [1] - Costa reaffirmed the EU's strong support for Ukraine during a phone call with President Zelensky after discussions with European Council members [1]