European Leaders Urge U.S. Support for Ukraine Amid Ongoing War
France and U.K. leaders visit Washington, aiming to secure U.S. backing for Ukraine and emphasize its sovereignty in peace negotiations with Russia.
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This week, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are visiting Washington to persuade President Trump to maintain U.S. support for Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia. Macron has criticized Trump's comments that align with Russian perspectives, while both leaders emphasize that Ukraine's sovereignty should be central in any negotiations. They also discuss military support, diplomacy, and trade, amid rising tensions and recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. The visits aim to reaffirm commitment to Ukraine's leadership in negotiations and secure a U.S. commitment to a European reassurance force to deter further aggression.
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The primary goals are to secure U.S. support for Ukraine, emphasize Ukraine's sovereignty in peace negotiations with Russia, and discuss a European reassurance force to deter further aggression.
European leaders are concerned that the U.S. is engaging in direct negotiations with Russia without involving Ukraine or Europe. They fear this could undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and European security.
President Trump's comments aligning with Russian perspectives and his description of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as a 'dictator' have heightened tensions and prompted European leaders to reaffirm their support for Ukraine and emphasize the need for U.S. backing.
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