EU leaders say Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their own future. This message comes as world eyes the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on Friday. Will Washington push peace terms or stand by Kyiv? 🤔
EU stirs the pot before Alaska talks
On Tuesday, member states (except Hungary) released a joint statement stressing that real negotiations need a ceasefire or reduction in hostilities, and that any diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban took to X to mock his EU peers, urging an EU-Russia summit instead of providing instructions from the bench.
Fears Trump could side with Russia
Kyiv and its European allies worry that President Trump, eager to claim a foreign policy win and seal deals with Moscow, could lean towards Russia. The EU also made it clear that a strong, self-defending Ukraine is crucial for any future security guarantees.
Small wins in Sumy spark hope
On the ground, Ukraine’s military announced they had recaptured two villages in the Sumy region, marking a rare reversal after months of grinding frontline battles. Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi shared that while it’s tough, Ukrainian forces are holding back the enemy.
What’s next?
With the U.S.-Russia summit looming, all eyes are on how global power plays will shape Ukraine’s fate. Will world leaders rally behind Kyiv’s right to choose its path? 🌏🕊️
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EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future
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