Zelenskiy thanks Europe for its support as Kyiv seeks place at table with Trump and Putin

Summary

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy thanked European leaders for their support as Kyiv seeks a place in the upcoming summit with Trump and Putin amid fears of detrimental territorial deals.

Key Points
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked European leaders for backing his demand to be included in talks with Russia and the US.
  • US President Donald Trump announced a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska without firm plans to include Zelenskiy.
  • European leaders stressed that any diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine's security interests and sovereignty.
  • There are concerns that Trump and Putin might agree on territorial swaps without Ukraine's consent, which Kiev fears is detrimental.
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