Zelensky, European leaders to hold Ukraine online summit before Trump-Putin meet

Summary

European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold online talks with US President Donald Trump ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting to discuss pressure on Russia and peace negotiations.

Key Points
  • European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold an online summit with US President Donald Trump before the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska.
  • The talks aim to convince Trump to respect Kyiv's interests amid the war with Russia.
  • EU leaders asserted Ukraine's right to choose its own destiny and rejected changes of international borders by force.
  • Ukraine faces difficult battles with Russian forces, and Zelensky warned of new Russian offensive preparations.
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