President Donald Trump said his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska will be a "feel-out meeting" 🤝🧊, aiming to test the waters before any formal peace talks. He hinted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could join, or even be part of a three-way summit.
White House sources say Trump is keeping the door open for both Putin and Zelenskyy to sit down together this Friday. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker noted there's still time for Zelenskyy to be included, leaving the final call to President Trump.
Across the Atlantic, European leaders are racing to shape the U.S. position. Germany has organized top-level video conferences on Wednesday, bringing together EU and NATO officials with Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance to coordinate a common approach.
In Kyiv, Zelenskyy warned that making territorial swaps with Moscow won't end the war — pressure on the Kremlin must increase. He dialed up calls with India and Saudi Arabia's leaders to gather more backing before the Alaska talks 🌍.
On Monday, EU foreign ministers showed strong support for a "just peace" in Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said they're working on new sanctions against Russia, more military help for Ukraine, and aid for Kyiv's budget and EU accession.
From London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's team expressed support for Trump's peace push but stressed Kyiv must be at the heart of any settlement. Meanwhile, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told counterparts that any deal must protect Ukraine's sovereignty, territory, and right to choose its future, including a path to the EU 🇪🇺.
With all eyes on Alaska, young leaders, investors, and global citizens are waiting to see if this first "feel-out" date leads to real peace or another deadlock. Stay tuned for more updates! ✌️
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