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Ukraine peace talks advance
Starmer leads European leaders in new push for a security guarantee ahead of Trump Zelenskyy talks in Washington.
European leaders push to align on a peace process in Ukraine ahead of high level talks in Washington.
Starmer to Meet European Leaders for Ukraine Peace Talks
European leaders in the coalition of the willing plan a Sunday conference call to align on Ukraine peace efforts. The group, chaired by Sir Keir Starmer with Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz, aims to secure a concrete security guarantee from the United States that could backstop any peacekeeping deal. Talks come as the Trump Zelenskyy meeting in Washington next week looms and Zelenskyy faces being left out in earlier Alaska discussions. The coalition has grown to more than 30 countries that have been asked to pledge military support where possible, though details vary.
Key Takeaways
"peace cannot be achieved without him."
Zelenskyy must play a greater role in future talks.
"The hard bit will be to persuade the unpredictable US administration to change its approach."
The challenge of U S stance.
"which have been asked to pledge whatever military support they can, including troops."
Coalition commitments from member states.
"bring Mr Zelenskyy into talks after Mr Trump and Mr Putin's Alaska meeting saw him left out in the cold."
Zelenskyy's inclusion in discussions.
The piece shows how European capitals try to hedge risk against a volatile US stance while keeping Ukraine at the center. It signals a shift from waiting for US guarantees to seeking broader pledges of support, turning the alliance into a more proactive diplomatic tool. The outcome will depend on real commitments rather than words. The hard work is persuading Washington to move from broad rhetoric to concrete steps.
Highlights
- We need a real security guarantee not empty words
- Ukraine must sit at the table not on the edge
- This coalition tests allied resolve
- Trump's next move will shape the path to peace
Political sensitivity risk ahead of Washington talks
The plan hinges on a US security guarantee and Zelenskyy inclusion, drawing political reactions at home and abroad. Critics warn against overreliance on US guarantees while Europe navigates internal pressures.
The path to a durable peace remains uncertain.
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