Europe Presses Its Strategy for Ukraine Onto Trump
President Trump prioritizes an immediate ceasefire and future security guarantees while leaving territorial negotiations to Ukraine and Russia, with European leaders backing this approach.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump assured Europeans that only Zelensky will handle territorial talks, focusing on a ceasefire and security guarantees, leaving territorial matters to Ukraine-Russia negotiations.
- European and NATO allies have intensified diplomatic outreach to influence Trump’s Ukraine stance, capping a flurry of meetings before the Alaska summit.
- European leaders insisted that Moscow agree to a ceasefire before territory negotiations, with Vance endorsing the current eastern Ukraine contact line and a counter-offer for matched withdrawals.
- Following the call, Merz described the talks as `constructive` and noted `there is hope for movement` after Trump confirmed plans for a three-way meeting and praised the Europeans and Zelenskyy.
- Looking ahead, Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte said full-scale negotiations must include territory on the table and security guarantees, with some regions possibly recognized as de facto Russian control.
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