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Coalition talks set as Zelensky meets Trump
A high-stakes meeting in Washington follows a Sunday coalition discussion led by Starmer, Macron, and Merz about Ukraine security guarantees and a path to peace.
Leaders including Starmer, Macron and Merz will host a coalition gathering as Zelensky travels to Washington for a pivotal meeting with Trump.
Starmer leads talks with coalition ahead of Zelensky Trump meeting
Sir Keir Starmer, together with France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz, will host a coalition of the willing gathering on Sunday to coordinate Western support for Ukraine. Zelensky is set to fly to Washington on Monday for a one-on-one with Trump, with the possibility of a broader trio with Putin. The coalition, made up of 30-plus nations, aims to deter Russian aggression and consider security guarantees that could involve on-the-ground support after the war. The summit follows Trump’s Alaska talks with Putin, where both sides walked away without a final peace deal but signaled openness to further discussions.
Key Takeaways
"some great progress was made, with many points agreed and very few remaining"
Trump on the Alaska talks summarising what he saw as progress
"the openness of the United States, alongside Europe, to provide robust security guarantees to Ukraine as part of any deal"
Starmer reflecting on a possible security framework
"It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a peace agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere ceasefire agreement"
Trump on Truth Social about the path to ending the war
"defending our positions along the entire front line"
Zelensky’s message on social media confirming frontline defences
The event shows how Western leaders are trying to balance deterence with diplomacy. A robust security guarantee could deter a future Russian move, but it risks sidelining Ukraine if talks lean toward terms Kyiv cannot accept. The Alaska summit underscored how much leverage the White House believes it can claim in shaping a peace process, while Kyiv insists it must be at the table and that any deal protects Ukrainian sovereignty. The coming days will test whether talk translates into concrete commitments and whether public or parliamentary scrutiny will influence the final terms.
Highlights
- Diplomacy needs real commitments not empty promises
- Security guarantees will test how far allies will back Ukraine
- Peace now must include Kyiv voices before ink dries
- The clock is ticking on a new phase of talks
Political risk in coalition talks about Ukraine
The gathering signals a push for robust security guarantees that could reshape the peace process, risking backlash if Ukrainian voices are sidelined or terms undermine sovereignty. The involvement of multiple leaders raises scrutiny over funding, military commitments, and the pace of any deal.
What happens next will test how words translate into lasting protection for Ukraine.
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