Russia, Ukraine And European Partners: Neighbors, Not Roommates

Under pressure from Russia, the EU is again taking care of its Eastern European partners. But it also becomes clear that there is no prospect of membership.

One is missing. Between Finland and Estonia a space remains empty, and a chair is no longer needed there either. Only a lonely flag and a name tag with the inscription "Belarus" symbolically indicate which country should be represented here. 

One that is "missed" in this group, as Council President Charles Michel says in his short opening speech.