European leaders have taken a bold stand, declaring they’re ready to champion a trilateral summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The announcement comes after Trump’s meetings in Alaska with Putin—and ahead of his scheduled talks with Zelenskyy in Washington.
The joint statement was issued by:
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
- French President Emmanuel Macron
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
- European Council President António Costa
Key takeaways:
- Ironclad security guarantees: Europe supports Washington’s pledge to safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Open cooperation: No limitations on Ukraine’s armed forces or partnerships with third countries.
- No veto: Russia must not block Ukraine’s path to the EU and NATO.
“Ukraine alone must decide its borders, and international boundaries must not be changed by force,” the leaders affirmed. They vowed to sustain pressure on Russia through reinforced sanctions and broader economic measures as long as the conflict persists.
What’s next? With Trump set to meet Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday, eyes will turn to how European backing shapes the agenda—and whether a full trilateral summit can break new ground in European security and global stability.
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