Key European leaders engaged US President Donald Trump to discuss the upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The EU aims to ensure Trump does not concede any Ukrainian territory and seeks a united front for Ukraine's peace strategies. The call included a request for a ceasefire before negotiations with Russia, which Trump noted but did not make a precondition. Trump indicated he would not support territorial concessions without Ukrainian President Zelenskyy present, and discussions for a trilateral meeting in Europe are anticipated after the initial talks in Alaska.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that Europe, the US, and NATO have strengthened their collective stance on supporting Ukraine while coordinating closely for peace options.
Ukrainian and European allies insisted on a ceasefire before negotiations with Russia, indicating it as a desired goodwill gesture that Trump noted but hasn't set as a precondition.
Trump mentioned that while he is considering the discussions with Putin, he will not concede any Ukrainian territory without involving Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in future dialogues.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope for a trilateral meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy in a neutral European country after the initial meeting in Alaska.
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