Europe's leaders back Trump call for frontline freeze but Russia says no
Summary
European leaders, along with Ukraine's President Zelensky, support President Trump's call for a ceasefire in Ukraine, starting at the current battle lines. However, Russia has rejected this idea, insisting on its conditions for peace. President Trump is planning discussions with Russia's President Putin, amid ongoing disagreements on how to resolve the conflict.Key Facts
- European leaders and Ukraine back President Trump's call for a ceasefire at the current front line in Ukraine.
- Russia, represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, dismissed the idea of a ceasefire based on current lines.
- President Trump is planning to hold talks with President Putin in Budapest.
- President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelensky recently discussed a potential agreement involving territory in Donetsk and Luhansk.
- Russia has taken control of most of Luhansk, while Ukraine still holds parts of Donetsk.
- Russia wants Ukrainian troops to withdraw from conflict areas and seeks full sovereignty over Donbas.
- There are logistical challenges for Putin to travel to Budapest due to airspace restrictions and an international arrest warrant.
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