French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency European summit to discuss the Ukraine crisis as US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in peace talks. Trump plans to hold several meetings with Putin, including one in Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns that Ukraine was not invited to any Trump-Putin meetings, stating it’s unusual for such a meeting to take place without prior consultation with strategic partners.
Macron has responded by inviting European leaders to the emergency summit in Paris. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the meeting would involve discussions about the implications of Trump’s actions and how to respond to Russia’s tactics.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the upcoming national security moment as “once in a generation.” Macron had previously expressed willingness to work with Trump, while Zelensky has called for diplomatic solutions to Ukraine’s territorial disputes.
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that his country could cede occupied territory to Russia diplomatically but not judicially. He added that joining NATO is a viable option in a diplomatic deal and Ukraine’s priority remains preventing further loss of life.
Source: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/macron-to-hold-emergency-summit-on-ukraine-for-european-leaders-reports