European Leaders Urgent Summit on Ukraine as US-Russia Talks Unfold
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European Leaders to Hold Emergency Summit on Ukraine Amid US-Russia Talks:
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who will attend the summit, called it a "once-in-a-generation moment for national security," emphasizing that Europe must take a stronger role within NATO. The meeting follows remarks from Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, who stated that while European leaders would be consulted, they would not participate directly in peace talks between the US and Russia.
Trump recently announced a direct dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end what he called the "ridiculous war," reigniting concerns about negotiations occurring without Ukrainian involvement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected any deal made "behind our backs" and urged Europe to prepare for a future with reduced US military support.
French President Emmanuel Macron initiated the summit, with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stressing the need for Europe to respond decisively. A second meeting involving European leaders and Zelensky is expected after Starmer visits Trump at the White House later this month.
Meanwhile, US and Russian officials, alongside Ukrainian negotiators, are set to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days. As Europe faces an uncertain security landscape, calls for increased defense spending and strategic autonomy are growing louder.

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