Hey there! 👋 With the Trump-Putin summit coming up this Friday, EU leaders have spoken up loud and clear: Ukraine deserves to decide its own future.
EU’s Joint Statement
All EU member states—except Hungary—issued a call for negotiations only to happen under a ceasefire or at least reduced hostilities. They stressed that any diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s key security interests. 🤝
Tensions Mount
Kyiv and its EU allies worry that Washington—Ukraine’s main arms supplier—could strike a deal with Moscow that leaves Kyiv at a disadvantage. Think of it like your best friend making big life decisions without you—super frustrating, right?
Hungary’s Orban Speaks Up
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, known as one of Putin’s sympathizers in Europe, slammed the EU’s message as “sad” and suggested an EU-Russia summit instead. 🎙️
Sumy Gains
On the ground, Ukrainian forces made small but meaningful advances in the Sumy region, retaking two villages from Russian control. “It’s tough. But we are holding back the enemy,” wrote Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s top commander, on social media. 💪
Looking Ahead
President Zelenskyy and EU leaders also plan to talk with President Trump this Wednesday. With rumors of “territory swaps,” everyone’s eyes are on Alaska—because Ukraine’s right to self-determination is non-negotiable.
Stay tuned for more updates as this high-stakes summit unfolds! 🌍✨
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EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future
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