European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
Summary
European leaders support Ukraine's sovereignty ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting focusing on ending the war, emphasizing peace cannot be achieved without Ukraine's involvement and insisting on no forced border changes.
Key Points
- European leaders stress that peace in Ukraine cannot be achieved without Kyiv's involvement and oppose any forced changes to international borders.
- U.S. President Donald Trump plans a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on ending the ongoing war, raising concerns about potential pressure on Ukraine.
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy rejects any territorial concessions to Russia and insists on a fair end to the war.
- European and U.S. leaders discuss sanctions on Russia and increased military support to pressure Moscow toward serious negotiations.
