Jin10 data reported on August 13, European leaders urged U.S. President Trump to push Putin to agree to a ceasefire and meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky during their meeting on Friday. French President Macron told reporters after speaking with Trump and other European leaders that any decision regarding territorial concessions must be made by Ukraine. Macron stated: "Trump has made it very clear that the U.S. hopes to achieve a ceasefire at this meeting in Alaska, and there is currently no serious territorial exchange plan on the table." German Chancellor Merz reiterated that Ukraine must be involved in any relevant decision-making. Merz said: "We have made it clear that as long as there are follow-up meetings, Ukraine will sit at the negotiating table. Trump wants to prioritize the ceasefire."
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European leaders urge Trump to facilitate a meeting between Putin and Zelensky.
Jin10 data reported on August 13, European leaders urged U.S. President Trump to push Putin to agree to a ceasefire and meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky during their meeting on Friday. French President Macron told reporters after speaking with Trump and other European leaders that any decision regarding territorial concessions must be made by Ukraine. Macron stated: "Trump has made it very clear that the U.S. hopes to achieve a ceasefire at this meeting in Alaska, and there is currently no serious territorial exchange plan on the table." German Chancellor Merz reiterated that Ukraine must be involved in any relevant decision-making. Merz said: "We have made it clear that as long as there are follow-up meetings, Ukraine will sit at the negotiating table. Trump wants to prioritize the ceasefire."