🤝 On Wednesday, a powerhouse lineup of European leaders came together in Berlin to fine-tune the playbook for President Trump's upcoming Alaska summit with President Putin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside the leaders of France, the UK, Italy, Poland, and Finland, plus the heads of the European Union and NATO.
🕊️ The goal? Lay down firm conditions for any future peace process in Ukraine. Zelenskyy stood firm: talks can only start after hostilities stop, and security guarantees are non-negotiable. He stressed there's no sign that Russia seeks to end the war without sustained international pressure, and Ukraine won't budge on its troops in the Donbas region.
💬 French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Trump agreed territorial issues can't be negotiated without Ukraine at the table. Trump, eager to score a ceasefire win, is set to carry this unified European message to his Alaska meeting on Friday.
👍 Merz called the discussions 'constructive,' highlighting a clear and united front as Europe pushes to shape the summit's agenda. With video calls wrapping up in style alongside Vice President JD Vance, all eyes are now on Alaska as leaders hope to turn talks into tangible progress.
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European leaders push Trump ahead of his Alaska summit with Putin
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