Summary
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with European leaders in London amid pressure from the U.S. to make a swift peace deal with Russia. European leaders like Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed security guarantees for Ukraine. The U.S. has accused European leaders of having unrealistic expectations for the end of the war.
Key Facts
- President Zelensky met with key European leaders in London.
- Talks focused on a peace deal with Russia and security guarantees for Ukraine.
- The U.S. is pushing for a quick peace agreement.
- European leaders are concerned about giving Russian territory as part of the deal.
- The U.S. National Security Strategy criticized Europeans' expectations.
- Germany and other European countries have experienced security concerns linked to Russia.
- President Trump has a fluctuating stance on Ukraine and its leadership.
- The U.S. has stopped direct aid to Ukraine but still supports it with intelligence and allows arms purchases.
