European Leaders Urge Trump to Facilitate Putin-Zelensky Meeting

BlockBeats News, August 13th. European leaders urged U.S. President Trump on Friday to push Putin to agree to a ceasefire and meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky during their meeting.

French President Macron told reporters after speaking with Trump and other European leaders that any decision regarding territorial concessions would need to involve Ukraine.

Macron stated: "Trump made it very clear that the United States hopes to achieve a ceasefire at this meeting in Alaska, and there is currently no serious plan for territorial exchange on the table." German Chancellor Merkel reiterated that Ukraine must be involved in any relevant decision-making. Merkel said: "We have clearly stated that as long as there are follow-up meetings, Ukraine will be at the negotiating table. Trump wants to prioritize the ceasefire." (FXStreet)