European, Nordic-Baltic Leaders Warn Against Ukraine Border Changes Ahead US-Russia Summit

European and Nordic-Baltic leaders have collectively warned US President Donald Trump against agreeing to any peace deal with Russia that involves territorial concessions from Ukraine, emphasizing that international borders must not be changed by force and that Ukraine must be central to any negotiations. Ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on August 15, these leaders stressed that peace can only be achieved through determined diplomacy, ongoing support for Ukraine, and pressure on Russia to end its aggression, with any talks occurring only in the context of a ceasefire. The European Commission and several European heads of state underscored the necessity of robust security guarantees for Ukraine and highlighted that any agreement should not serve as a platform for further Russian aggression. They also reaffirmed their commitment to continuing military and financial aid to Ukraine while maintaining sanctions against Russia. NATO and EU officials voiced concerns that a deal might effectively recognize Russia's control over parts of Ukraine, which they oppose. Overall, these statements reflect a unified European stance that Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be preserved and that peace negotiations must include Ukraine and Europe, not be dictated solely by Russia and the US.