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European Leaders Stand with Zelenskyy in Urgent Meeting with Trump

UPDATE: In a historic display of unity, European leaders are joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a crucial meeting with former US President Donald Trump at the White House on October 30, 2023. This urgent gathering aims to counter a controversial US-backed proposal that could allow Russia to seize more Ukrainian territory.
Among those accompanying Zelenskyy are French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Also present will be NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
This unprecedented coalition comes in the wake of Trump’s recent summit with Vladimir Putin, where he endorsed a plan perceived as favorable to the Kremlin. Reports indicate that this plan demands Ukraine relinquish control over territory that Russia has failed to capture, with no ceasefire until a formal agreement is reached.
“A real peace must be achieved, one that will be lasting, not just another pause between Russian invasions,” Zelenskyy stated after discussions with European leaders.
In a striking assertion, Trump claimed progress was made on Russia, although details remain unclear. His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, indicated that Putin has tentatively agreed to allow US and European protection for Ukraine outside NATO’s framework, likening it to Article 5 of NATO’s self-defense pact.
The stakes are high as European leaders prepare to reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine’s territorial integrity. They are expected to strongly oppose any land-swapping arrangement that rewards Russian aggression and seek clarification on the US’s security guarantees should a settlement be reached.
Sources familiar with the discussions reveal that Trump suggested a peace deal contingent upon Ukraine ceding the Donetsk region. European leaders, however, remain skeptical and emphasize that any territorial adjustments would embolden further Russian incursions.
In a concerning twist, intelligence indicates that Putin has offered to freeze the frontline in southern Ukraine in exchange for the Donbas region, threatening to displace thousands of civilians in cities like Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
As tensions mount, Trump’s position appears to shift. Once advocating for an immediate ceasefire, he now endorses the idea of a peace deal preceding a truce, stating that ceasefires “often times do not hold up.” His recent comments suggest a retreat from previous threats of economic penalties against nations purchasing Russian oil, a strategy he had previously promoted as leverage against Moscow.
With the world watching, Zelenskyy has made it clear that Ukraine’s best security lies in a strong military presence. He reiterated that any negotiations regarding territory must involve Kyiv as a key participant.
As the meeting unfolds, all eyes will be on the reactions from both Trump and Zelenskyy. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for Ukraine’s sovereignty and the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Stay tuned for more updates as this developing story continues to evolve.
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