EU holds talks amid fear that Trump-Putin meeting will sideline Ukraine
Summary
European foreign ministers are meeting to prepare for a US-Russia summit, where there is a concern that Ukraine might be excluded from negotiations concerning the ongoing conflict with Russia. European leaders emphasize that any peace deal must include Ukraine and the European Union. Meanwhile, fighting continues on the ground between Ukraine and Russia with increased aerial attacks.Key Facts
- European foreign ministers are holding talks ahead of a US-Russia summit.
- There is concern that Ukraine might be pressed into an unfavorable deal to end the conflict with Russia.
- Germany's chancellor invited key leaders, including Trump and Zelenskyy, to a virtual meeting to find common ground.
- European and Ukrainian officials stress that peace decisions must include Ukraine and recognize its sovereignty.
- The EU insists that any negotiating process must involve Ukraine and relevant European nations.
- The US informed Europe that it would consult them before the Trump-Putin talks.
- Ukraine hit a Russian missile component facility, while Russia's defense forces reported destroying Ukrainian drones.
- Fighting intensified with Russia capturing a settlement in eastern Ukraine.
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