On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made it crystal clear: any peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict must be negotiated with Ukrainians — and Europe has to be at the table too. No dictating from the sidelines! ✊🌍
At the Elysee Palace, Macron, fresh from talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stressed that agreements on frozen Russian assets, security guarantees, and Ukraine’s potential EU accession “can only be finalized with Europeans around the table.” And yes, there’s still no official peace plan… yet!
In Berlin, Merz echoed the same message after meeting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “No decision about Ukraine and Europe without Ukrainians and without Europeans.” Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevics also reminded everyone that Europe must not be sidelined in peace talks.
Zelenskyy is pushing for a “dignified” end to the war — with rock-solid security guarantees — while admitting that territorial issues will be the toughest nut to crack.
Why does this matter for young people in South and Southeast Asia? Beyond headline-making diplomacy, these talks affect global stability, energy prices, and the future of international cooperation. It shows that when leaders unite, they can pave the way for lasting peace — and that our global voice truly counts. 🌐✨
Stay tuned for more as the world watches these high-stakes negotiations unfold! 🔍🕊️
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Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow
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