Hey amigos 🌟, diplomatic drama alert! European leaders have thrown their weight behind Ukraine, urging everyone to keep the pressure on Moscow as U.S. President Donald Trump gears up to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15.
At historic Chevening House, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Ukrainian and European reps to hash out Trump’s peace push. The vibe? Cautiously optimistic.
France, Italy, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, Finland and the European Commission’s president dropped a joint statement recognizing Trump’s efforts but stressing one key thing: “A diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.” No peace deal is worth signing without solid security guarantees for Ukraine and respect for existing borders, they reminded.
Here’s the bottom line:
- Maintain sanctions on Russia until a real ceasefire.
- Ensure Ukraine leads any talks about its own land.
- Use the current front line as the starting point—no land swaps by force!
Negotiations can only happen if hostilities calm down first, said the EU crew. While details of Trump’s “territory swapping” idea remain under wraps, everyone agrees: you can’t write the final peace chapter without Ukraine’s pen 🇺🇦.
Stay tuned for more updates as this high-stakes meeting unfolds! 🌍✌️
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EU stresses need to protect Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks
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