European leaders to join Zelensky in US for Ukraine talks with Trump
Summary
European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington to seek an end to the war after U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned his push for an immediate ceasefire following his summit with Vladimir Putin.
Key Points
- European leaders including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington for peace talks with President Donald Trump.
- Trump dropped his push for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine following his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, favoring direct peace negotiations instead.
- Ukraine and its European allies have criticized Russia's approach as a stalling tactic to advance its battlefield gains.
- Trump expressed willingness to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, while Zelensky remains skeptical about Moscow’s willingness to halt strikes and pursue lasting peace.
