Senior U.S. and Russian diplomats are preparing for peace talks in Saudi Arabia regarding the war in Ukraine, without any Ukrainian representatives involved. As the Trump administration shifts its policy, concerns are rising among Ukraine and its allies about potential agreements made without their input. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has stated that any deal negotiated without Ukraine's involvement is unacceptable. Concurrently, European leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss their concerns and responses to the U.S.-Russia talks, emphasizing the need for Europe to step up its defense and support for Ukraine amid this geopolitical shift.