Zelenskyy and other European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his Friday summit with Putin
Summary
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held talks in Berlin with German leaders and virtually with U.S. President Trump before a planned meeting between Trump and Russian President Putin. These discussions aimed to ensure Europe and Ukraine's perspectives were considered before the summit focused on Russia's war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed doubts that Putin would negotiate sincerely and emphasized the need for European and U.S. cooperation to press for peace.Key Facts
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor and other European leaders in Berlin.
- Trump and Putin are set to meet for a summit in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy aims to ensure European and Ukrainian views are part of the peace discussions.
- Zelenskyy doubts Putin's commitment to honest negotiations and stresses cooperation with the U.S. and Europe.
- Trump has suggested Ukraine may have to concede some territory to Russia, raising concerns among allies.
- Zelenskyy rejects any territorial concessions to Russia, which he says violate Ukraine's constitution.
- European leaders are worried that negotiations without Ukraine could favor Russia.
- Zelenskyy calls for U.S.-led talks to address security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent future aggression.
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