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German, French, UK Leaders yet to Take Decision on Their Trip to US for Meeting with Zelensky - The Statesman
European leaders are coordinating to decide attendance at the Washington meeting between Trump and Zelensky focused on Ukraine peace talks and potential territorial concessions.
- On August 17, 2025, officials confirmed that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will join President Volodymyr Zelensky and meet U.S. President Donald Trump on August 18.
- According to Germany’s Bild daily, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron will coordinate on Sunday, requiring an official U.S. invitation.
- The 'coalition of the willing' will convene via video link at 3:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, Tass reported, involving Starmer, Merz, and Macron.
- On Aug. 17, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will welcome President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and join the 'coalition of the willing' videoconference.
- According to the German government, discussions will cover peace efforts, security guarantees, territorial questions, support for Ukraine, and sanctions pressure, crucial for preventing unacceptable concessions to Russia.
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