European leaders to join Zelenskiy in Washington as Trump presses Ukraine deal
Summary
European leaders from Germany, France, and Britain will accompany Volodymyr Zelenskiy to Washington to meet Donald Trump as the US presses Ukraine for a quick peace agreement amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.
Key Points
- European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump.
- The US and Russia discussed proposals involving territorial concessions by Ukraine in exchange for freezing front lines.
- European powers seek robust security guarantees for Ukraine including US involvement and aim to facilitate a trilateral meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelenskiy.
- President Zelenskiy rejected Russian demands to cede Donetsk and stressed that stopping the killing is a key element of ending the war.
