Ready for some summit drama? 🌍 This week, European leaders are turning up the heat on the upcoming Alaska showdown between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. They’re making a bold move: pushing to bring Ukraine front and center in any peace talks.
Over three years of conflict have rocked Ukraine, and the EU insists that Kyiv—and its European allies—shouldn't be left out of the conversation. That's why EU foreign ministers will meet via video link on Monday, alongside Ukraine’s top diplomat, to discuss strategy ahead of Friday’s U.S.-Russia summit.
Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker dropped the possibility that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could join the Alaska talks. While the final call sits with President Trump, major players like German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Nordic–Baltic leaders agree: no deal without Ukraine.
EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas summed it up: “Any agreement to end this war has to include Kyiv and the entire bloc.” Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga will also jump into Monday’s online EU session, underlining Kyiv’s push to stay at the table.
On the ground, Ukraine's forces scored a win in the Sumy region, reclaiming a frontline village from Russia. But Moscow still demands Ukraine pull back troops, pledge neutrality, and ditch NATO dreams. Kyiv’s stance? Never accept Russian rule over its land—and diplomacy, not bullets, will finally bring back what was lost.
With tensions high and peace the ultimate prize, all eyes are on Alaska. Will Ukraine get that seat at the table? Stay tuned as world leaders hash out the next chapter in this high-stakes saga. 🕊️✨
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