Leaders of Europe and Ukraine participated in virtual talks with US President Donald Trump ahead of his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. After consultations, press conferences were held in Berlin and Paris.
According to French President Emmanuel Macron: 'Territorial issues will be resolved only by President Zelensky.'
Cooperation at the Alaska summit
European leaders expressed a common desire for a ceasefire in Ukraine during the meeting between Trump and Putin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed support for Ukraine in negotiations and opposed the legal recognition of occupied territories. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed approval and emphasized the unchanging nature of his position on territorial integrity.
According to the President of Ukraine: 'There must be security guarantees. Trump said he supports this.'
Security issues and guarantees for Ukraine
According to agreed principles, Russia should not have veto power over Ukraine's accession to NATO and the EU. Zelensky reported five common principles for ending the war in Ukraine and emphasized the unity of positions among all partners.
Conference participants discussed key issues and areas of cooperation between Europe, Ukraine, and the US in the context of coordinating positions ahead of the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska. They also reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and the ambiguity regarding the occupied territories, calling for the provision of security and guarantees for the country in strengthening its territorial integrity.