European Leaders Convene in Paris Amid Exclusion from Ukraine Peace Talks

In response to the sidelining of European nations in U.S.-Russia talks regarding the Ukraine conflict, French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency summit in Paris with key European leaders. The meeting comes amid concerns that the Trump administration's approach could pressure Ukraine into unfavorable negotiations without EU involvement. Leaders from Britain, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are participating, as they seek to unify their stance and avoid being excluded from peace discussions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed that any agreement must include Ukraine's input, emphasizing that Europe should dictate its own security terms. Analysts note that this situation reflects a growing divide between European expectations of U.S. cooperation and the reality of the current U.S. administration's foreign policy direction. The outcome of the summit remains uncertain as Europe aims to navigate this crisis effectively.