U.S. President Donald Trump warned of “severe consequences” if Russia’s Vladimir Putin refuses to agree to peace in Ukraine, while suggesting a follow-up meeting could include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
While Trump did not specify the measures, Trump indicated economic sanctions could follow a planned meeting with Putin in Alaska on Friday.
Trump said the Alaska summit is meant to 'set the table' for a potential second meeting with both Putin and Zelenskyy. He emphasized that Ukraine must be involved in any territorial discussions, a position supported by European leaders in a prior virtual conference.
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed Trump’s support for Ukrainian participation in peace talks, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed that borders should not be changed by force.
"If there is no movement on the Russian side in Alaska, then the United States and we Europeans should ... increase the pressure," he said.
Zelenskyy, who joined the European and U.S. leaders in Berlin for virtual discussions, warned that Russia is trying to pressure Ukraine by advancing forces into eastern territories.
Despite concerns over potential land swaps, which could give Russia control over parts of Ukraine, European leaders praised Trump’s engagement, while Kyiv rejected any conditions that would equate to surrender, such as withdrawing forces from Russian-claimed regions or renouncing NATO ambitions.
The Alaska summit marks a crucial diplomatic moment in the three-and-a-half-year conflict, the largest in Europe since World War Two, which has cost tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions.
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U.S. President Donald Trump held a virtual call with European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ahead of his upcoming Alaska summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited American troops in Gloucestershire, England ahead of President Trump’s historic Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting Europe’s role in the Ukraine conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump held a virtual call with European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ahead of his upcoming Alaska summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
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