Europe: Ukraine Must Join Any Russia Peace Talks
Key European allies have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine, declaring that any peace negotiations with Russia must include Kyiv as a full participant. In a joint statement issued by the leaders of the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Finland, and the European Commission, the bloc stressed that “international borders must not be changed by force” and that Ukraine retains the sovereign right to determine its own future. The declaration comes ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. While the White House has hinted at the possibility of a trilateral summit including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the gathering currently remains a Trump-Putin bilateral — as initially requested by Moscow. Zelensky has firmly rejected any agreements made without Ukraine’s direct involvement, warning they would be “dead decisions” with […]
