European leaders are advocating for Ukraine's involvement in discussions between the United States and Russia aimed at ending the three-year conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized that a peace deal cannot be accepted without Ukraine's participation. A joint statement from European leaders insists that any decision regarding peace in Ukraine cannot occur without input from Ukraine. Additionally, Nordic-Baltic leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine and maintaining pressure on Russia. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed confidence in Zelenskyy's presence at upcoming talks between Trump and Putin.
"The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine," the leaders from Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Britain and Finland and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said in a joint statement.
The heads of eight Nordic-Baltic nations reaffirmed their support for Ukraine by stating that international borders must not be changed by force.
The Nordic-Baltic countries expressed their belief that peace could only come through consistent pressure on Russia to halt its unlawful war and would continue to impose restrictive measures.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated he assumed President Zelenskyy would attend the meeting between Trump and Putin, emphasizing that territorial questions must not be decided without Ukraine.
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