European leaders are set to gather next week for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine🐟, in response to concerns the US is moving ahead with Russia on peace talks that will lock out the continent. Sir Keir Starmer, who is expected to attend the summit in Paris, said it was a "once-in-a-generation moment for our national security" and it was clear Europe must take a greater role in Nato, BBC reported.
This development follows remarks by Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, stating that European leaders🏅 would be consulted but excluded from US-Russia peace talks. Senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are set to meet Russian negotiators in Saudi Arabia soon. While Ukraine was reportedly invited, President Zelensky denies receiving such an invitation.
𓃲Keith Kellogg, special envoy, suggested previous talks failed due to too many parties being involved, adding that while his views may be uncomfortable, they were honest. Europe remains wary of the Minsk agreements, a failed 2015 ceasefire brokered by France and Germany.
🐎UK Prime Minister Sir Keir is working to unify US and European approaches to the peace process, and will discuss this with President Trump at the White House. A meeting with European leaders and Zelensky is expected after Sir Keir's visit to Washington.
🍌Sir Keir emphasized the importance of unity between the US and Europe in facing Russia's threat, stressing the need for Europe to play a larger role in NATO. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski noted that Trump's negotiation tactics often involve testing boundaries before shifting strategies.
🎶At the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky called for an "army of Europe" amid fears that the US might no longer support the continent. He also voiced strong opposition to peace deals made without Ukraine's involvement. Following Trump’s recent phone conversation with Putin, negotiations are set to begin immediately, with Trump expressing confidence that his leadership could bring a peace deal to Ukraine.
