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European leaders join Zelenskyy for White House talks with Trump
European leaders will accompany Zelenskyy to Washington for crucial talks with Trump, signaling European backing ahead of potential peace negotiations.
European leaders will accompany Zelenskyy to Washington for talks with President Trump to show unity after his meeting with Putin.
European leaders join Zelenskyy for White House talks with Trump
European and NATO officials announced that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be joined by European leaders in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump. The trip, planned for Monday, comes after Trump hosted Vladimir Putin and excluded Zelenskyy from that summit. The move is intended to reinforce Kyiv’s role in any new diplomacy and to ensure Ukraine has a strong voice in the discussions that could shape a future peace process.
Ursula von der Leyen said she would participate in the talks at Zelenskyy’s request, and a spokesman for the NATO alliance noted that the Dutch leader, the secretary-general of NATO, Mark Rutte, would also take part. Macron’s office said the French president would travel to Washington on Monday to stand with Zelenskyy, though it did not specify whether he would take part in the meeting. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was listed as part of the European group, with attendance details still unclear.
Key Takeaways
"The Europeans are very afraid of the Oval Office scene being repeated and so they want to support Mr. Zelenskyy to the hilt."
Quoted by AP as attributed to retired French Gen. Dominique Trinquand
"It’s a power struggle and a position of strength that might work with Trump."
Gen. Dominique Trinquand on the strategic dynamic
"I will take part in the talks, at the request of President Zelenskyy."
Ursula von der Leyen on her participation
"We will travel to Washington at the side of President Zelenskyy."
Macron's office description of his planned trip
The gesture signals a deliberate push by Europe to keep Ukraine at the forefront of Western diplomacy. A united European front could help Kyiv feel less isolated and press Washington for a clear, shared approach to any peace talks. At the same time, the move risks becoming a show of solidarity without concrete policy leverage if Washington coordinates a deal behind closed doors. The event also highlights how quickly Europe positions itself as a partner in high-stakes diplomacy rather than a passive observer.
Looking ahead, the gathering could recalibrate how Europe engages with a U.S. led push for talks with Moscow. If successful, it may help deter rushed deals that exclude Kyiv. If not, it could intensify pressure on European capitals to hedge their bets in a volatile bargaining environment.
Highlights
- Europe backs Zelenskyy in Washington to keep Ukraine heard
- Unity without theater in the White House scene
- This is Europe showing up where it counts
- Diplomacy with teeth not vanity
Political tensions and risk of backlash
The gathering involves high-stakes diplomacy with potential domestic and international backlash. Questions remain about how much influence European leaders will have and whether the talks will lead to concrete policy outcomes or become a stage for signaling rather than substance.
Europe acts as a chorus, not a soloist, in a fragile peace rehearsal.
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