European leaders to meet virtually on Ukraine before call with Trump
European leaders plan to discuss ways to pressure Russia and prepare for peace talks ahead of a Trump-Putin summit, with EU officials emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- On Wednesday, European leaders will convene via videoconference, with Zelenskyy invited, before a call with Trump, to coordinate Ukraine efforts, Merz’s office said.
- In recent weeks, EU capitals have stepped up consultations, and Merz’s office said the call would focus on exerting pressure on Russia and preparing peace negotiations involving territorial and security issues.
- Berlin said the talks would include `Finland, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, Ukraine, the heads of the European Commission and Council, the secretary general of NATO, as well as the US president and his deputy` at 1400 CET with Zelenskyy and EU and NATO officials.
- At 1500 CET, European leaders will hold a videoconference with U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance, planning to speak in a second round of calls.
- With the Alaska meeting set for Friday, calls may shape the agenda as territory handovers are expected to be discussed before the Trump-Putin summit planned to go ahead without Zelenskyy.
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