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President Trump and EU Leaders Talk Ahead of Meeting with Russia
Trump and European leaders discussed ceasefire hopes and peace deal prospects for Ukraine ahead of his meeting with Putin, with Zelensky warning Putin cannot be trusted.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump opened a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders to seek a ceasefire and clarify peace prospects before the August 15, 2025 Alaska summit.
- European leaders grew uneasy at the prospect of Trump meeting alone with Putin, working since the Alaska summit announcement to secure his ear through high-level calls on Wednesday.
- During heated exchanges, Friedrich Merz and Mark Rutte were both very active on the call, while Macron took 'very tough' positions, telling Trump 'a meeting is a very big thing to give to Putin'.
- In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that 'Putin cannot be trusted' and said land swaps would be necessary, as Trump warned of 'very severe consequences' after Friday's meeting.
- The Coalition of the Willing issued a statement outlining four key requirements for Friday’s talks, including strong security guarantees for Ukraine and a reassurance force.
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