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The EU-Ukraine 18th summit to be held on Nov. 24 is expected to discuss the consequences of an expected distancing of Washington from Kyiv, and the need for Brussels to do more in assisting the pro-Western government of President Petro Poroshenko.

Speaking to the press on Nov. 22, EU diplomats said that although they cannot pre-judge what leaders will discuss, it was obvious that the election of Donald Trump, whose mandate begins on Jan. 20, would feature high in the talks.

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