What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit?
Summary
European leaders are urging U.S. President Trump to use his upcoming meeting with Russian President Putin to push for an end to the war in Ukraine in a way that respects Ukraine's needs. Trump plans to discuss ending the conflict during their meeting in Alaska, but he suggests land swaps as part of the peace solution, which raises concerns among European and Ukrainian leaders about future security risks.Key Facts
- European leaders want Trump to pressure Putin to end the war in Ukraine on terms that Kyiv supports.
- Trump and Putin are scheduled to meet in Alaska, and Trump suggests a peace plan may involve land swaps.
- Neither Russia nor Ukraine have shown interest in exchanging land to resolve the conflict.
- European leaders worry that making concessions to Russia could create future security risks for Europe.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy hopes for a follow-up meeting involving himself, Trump, and Putin, although Putin is not currently willing to meet him.
- Major European leaders and the European Commission support Ukraine's sovereignty and demand that Ukraine be included in peace talks.
- European nations emphasize that any peace deals must include Ukraine and the EU due to security concerns.
- Putin has proposed a ceasefire deal to the U.S., asking for Ukraine to give up control of the entire eastern Donetsk region.
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