🤝🌍 EU heavyweights are calling for a landmark trilateral summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The goal? Solidify peace plans and ironclad security guarantees for Ukraine.
The joint statement came from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and European Council President Antonio Costa.
Earlier this week, Trump met Putin in Alaska and then briefed both EU leaders and Zelenskyy. With Trump set to host Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday, the stage is set for more high-level talks. ⏳
Key points from the statement:
🛡️ Ironclad security guarantees: Concrete defense promises for Ukraine’s sovereignty.
📌 No limits on Ukraine’s armed forces or its partnerships with third countries.
🚫 Russia cannot veto Ukraine’s path to the EU or NATO.
🌐 Borders must not change by force—Ukraine decides its own territory.
While Trump described his Alaska meeting with Putin as very productive, no formal deal was reached. EU leaders also vowed to keep up pressure on Russia with tougher sanctions and broader economic measures as long as the conflict continues.
As global attention shifts to what could be a historic three-way discussion, stay tuned for updates on this high-stakes diplomatic push! ✨
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European leaders 'ready' to push for Zelenskyy-Trump-Putin meet
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