EU Leaders Urge Trump to Involve Ukraine in Peace Deal Talks

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As the US prepares for a potential peace deal with Russia in Ukraine, European Union leaders have issued an appeal to US President Donald Trump to involve Ukraine in the negotiations. The appeal, signed by 26 out of 27 EU member states, stresses Ukraine's right to choose its own destiny and determines the conditions of any peace deal. Ukraine has recently made territorial gains on its Russian border, but Russia has reportedly downed 25 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of Ukraine's involvement in the peace process, stating that any agreement must respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. European leaders fear that Trump's proposed territorial concessions to Russia could be tantamount to rewarding Moscow for its aggression and destabilizing European security.

Key Takeaways:

  • EU leaders have issued an appeal to US President Trump to involve Ukraine in peace deal talks, emphasizing Ukraine's right to choose its own destiny.
  • The appeal, signed by 26 out of 27 EU member states, stresses the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in any peace deal.
  • Ukraine has recently made territorial gains on its Russian border, with Kyiv's military recapturing two villages from Russian forces.
  • Russia's air defense forces have reportedly downed 25 Ukrainian drones overnight.
  • Trump has said that both sides would be forced to cede land under any peace deal, raising fears of territorial concessions to Putin.

Statistics:

  • 25 Ukrainian drones downed by Russia's air defense forces overnight
  • 2 villages recaptured by Ukraine from Russian forces in the eastern region of Sumy
  • 26 EU member states signed the appeal to Trump, excluding Hungary
  • 1 statement issued by EU leaders, welcoming Trump's efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine
  • 2 Russian regions targeted by Ukraine's drone attacks

Sources:

  • "Ukraine and Russia trade blame over fateful air strikes – as US and Russia prepare to meet" by DW News
  • "US-Russia summit: Trump to meet Putin in Alaska" by CNN
  • "EU leaders issue joint statement calling for end to Russian aggression" by BBC News
  • "Sumy region: Ukraine recaptures villages from Russian forces" by The Guardian
  • "Trump says both sides will cede land in Ukraine peace deal" by Fox News