At a summit in Luanda, Angola, European leaders are addressing a US peace plan for Ukraine that has been criticized for potentially favoring Moscow's demands. German Foreign Minister and US Secretary of State held talks in Switzerland to create a more balanced proposal for Ukraine. EU Council President Antonio Costa has been in contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and is chairing discussions among EU leaders. Concurrently, Ursula von der Leyen is promoting the EU's Global Gateway initiative, aiming to invest €150 billion in Africa by 2027. The EU has already mobilized over €120 billion for projects that align with the African Union's Agenda 2063, emphasizing the importance of EU-Africa cooperation in economic and conflict prevention efforts.