Ukraine support under pressure ahead of Alaska talks

European ministers press for Kyiv involvement as Washington and Moscow prepare for a high-stakes Alaska summit.

Ukraine Backed by EU and NATO Ahead of Trump Putin Summit

European foreign ministers will hold a video call on Monday to discuss how to best support Ukraine ahead of a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. European leaders have urged that Kyiv participate in any peace talks, and Ukraine has repeatedly said a deal without its input would lack legitimacy.

The push comes as EU leaders, joined by the eight Nordic-Baltic states, reiterate that international borders should not be changed by force and that European security hinges on Ukraine’s sovereignty. Kyiv and European powers are being asked to shape terms that could end the three-year war while protecting European stability.

This shows how Europe seeks to keep Ukraine at the center of diplomacy. It also exposes a rift between a push for timely talks and the risk of concessions that could undercut Kyiv. The Alaska summit will test how tightly European capitals can align with Washington on demands for Ukraine’s involvement and the limits of what they are willing to trade away in any deal.

Highlights

The next moves will reveal how much influence Europe can exert when major powers bargain over Ukraine.