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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: European Allies Back Ukraine Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
Caption: European Allies Back Ukraine Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit. European allies have expressed strong support for Ukraine, urging that any peace talks include Kyiv and respect its sovereignty. The statement came ahead of U.S. President Trump’s planned summit with Russian President Putin, scheduled for Friday in Alaska. Leaders from the U.K., France, Germany, and other European nations stressed that the peace process must safeguard Ukraine’s security interests. Trump’s proposal of a land swap to end the war was rejected by Ukrainian President Zelensky, who said decisions without Ukraine are “unworkable.” The European leaders reaffirmed that international borders should not be changed by force and that Ukraine’s voice must be central to negotiations. Trump is open to holding a trilateral summit in Alaska with Zelensky, though a bilateral meeting with Putin is still being planned. Zelensky expressed confidence in the U.S.'s ability to end the war, citing President Trump's leverage and determination. Trump’s proposal suggests freezing the conflict in certain regions, allowing Russia to retain control over Donbas in exchange for a ceasefire. European leaders emphasized that meaningful negotiations could only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduced hostilities. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Ukraine,European allies,Trump,Putin,Zelensky,ceasefire,land swap,sovereignty,peace talks,international borders
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