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How is Europe reacting to the Trump-Putin talks?

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Europe is frustrated and concerned about being excluded from the Trump-Putin talks, emphasizing the need for Ukrainian involvement and robust security guarantees. European leaders stress that any deal must respect Ukraine's territorial integrity and warn that exclusion could undermine NATO and European security interests.

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EU leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks

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  • 26 EU member states, except Hungary, expressed support for Ukraine.
  • Trump and Putin are scheduled to meet in Alaska for ceasefire talks. 11s
  • EU leaders emphasized that Ukraine's territorial borders must be respected. 16s
  • Hungary refused to sign the EU statement, citing lack of EU involvement in talks. 36s
  • Hungary has previously opposed joint EU support for Ukraine. 54s
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EU leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks
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Euronews
17 hours ago
EU leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks

EU leaders welcome U.S. efforts but insist that Ukraine's territorial borders be respected in any ceasefire agreement, with Hungary refusing to sign due to lack of EU representation.

Europe locked out of Trump-Putin summit
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Africanews
21 hours ago
Europe locked out of Trump-Putin summit

European leaders are seething over being excluded from the talks, urging that any agreement must involve Ukraine and warning that Europe's reliance on the U.S. for security has led to its exclusion.

Europe frozen out as U.S. and Russia prepare for Alaska talks
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Euronews
1 day ago
Europe frozen out as U.S. and Russia prepare for Alaska talks

Europe is sidelined from a meeting crucial to its security, with experts warning that any agreement without European input could weaken NATO and reshape European security.

EU calls for 'transatlantic unity' ahead of Trump-Putin summit
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Euronews
2 days ago
EU calls for 'transatlantic unity' ahead of Trump-Putin summit

EU foreign ministers express support for Trump's peace efforts but stress the need for transatlantic unity, more sanctions on Russia, and insist that Ukraine must be included in any agreement.

Countdown begins to Trump-Putin meeting, without Zelenskyy
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CBS News
2 days ago
Countdown begins to Trump-Putin meeting, without Zelenskyy

Zelensky thanks European leaders for supporting his push to join the summit, while NATO's Secretary-General calls Putin a continued threat and stresses the necessity of dialogue.

Europe stresses need to protect Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meet
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Reuters
3 days ago
Europe stresses need to protect Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meet

European leaders welcome Trump's efforts to end the war but stress the need to pressure Russia and provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine, warning against any deal requiring Ukraine to surrender significant territory.

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