In a show of unprecedented unity, a delegation of Europe’s most influential leaders is heading to Washington, D.C. to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. This coordinated effort comes just days after Trump’s three-hour summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which Trump described as having made “big progress.”
The Alaska meeting was a significant moment, marking Putin’s first appearance on Western soil since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. While both leaders praised the talks, no official peace agreement was announced. However, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that Trump and Putin had discussed “robust security guarantees” for Ukraine, and other sources revealed that a controversial land-for-peace proposal was on the table.
This emerging information has raised concerns among Ukraine’s allies, prompting a swift and forceful response. The European delegation joining Zelenskyy includes French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will also be in attendance.
The presence of this high-level group is a direct message to both the U.S. and Russia. They aim to present a unified front in support of Ukraine, ensuring that any peace deal is not dictated by Moscow and that the country’s sovereignty is not compromised. The leaders are seeking to reinforce Zelenskyy’s position and ensure that any resolution is a just and durable peace, not a quick fix.