European, US, Ukraine Leaders Back Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Trump-Putin Meeting

European leaders have expressed strong support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing that any peace solution must protect Ukraine's sovereignty and vital security interests. They collectively stressed the importance of combining active diplomacy, continued military and financial support for Ukraine, and maintaining pressure on Russia to halt its aggression. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed the joint statement from European leaders and reiterated the necessity of an equitable resolution that respects Ukraine's territorial integrity. Ahead of Trump's scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, European officials presented a peace proposal involving potential territorial exchanges, which Zelenskiy and allies oppose unless accompanied by robust security guarantees and Ukraine’s full involvement in negotiations. A recent security meeting in Kent involving representatives from Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe reinforced the consensus that any ceasefire must respect Ukraine's sovereignty and reject legitimization of occupation, underscoring adherence to international law as essential to lasting peace. The parties collectively affirmed the importance of transparency, coordination, and legal norms in pursuing a sustainable resolution to the conflict.