Ștefan Popescu, analiză de weekend: Ucraina construiește Arcul Carpatic. Un răspuns la incertitudinile legate de aderarea europeană şi euroatlantică

The regional format "Cei Opt din Carpați" initiated by Ukrainian President Zelensky aims to enhance cooperation among Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary in areas like security and energy. This initiative highlights Ukraine's diplomatic efforts to create interdependencies for stability and reconstruction, while Romania's absence from a leading role raises concerns about its strategic positioning. The format is not a military alliance but a flexible cooperation platform, allowing dialogue among countries with differing views on the Ukraine conflict. The initiative reflects the complexities of EU accession for Ukraine and the need for regional collaboration to prevent instability.