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Trump, EU leaders to talk ahead of Friday's Putin meeting in Alaska

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Ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, the European Union will have a call with him Wednesday on Ukraine.

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New York Post
Trump confirms ‘we’re going to have a meeting with Russia’ in latest bid to end Ukraine war (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 7, 2025
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Trump, 79, previously imposed a Friday deadline on Putin to reach a cease-fire with Ukraine or face secondary sanctions connected to Russian energy sales.
New York Post
Ukraine, European leaders counter Russian cease-fire plan ahead of Trump and Putin meeting (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 8, 2025
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European officials have rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands that Ukraine give up its territories annexed during his war, pushing their own proposal ahead of the meeting between President Donald Trump and the Russian leader.
Al Jazeera
Europe promises to ‘stand firmly’ with Ukraine as Trump, Putin plan summit (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 9, 2025
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Leaders of six European nations and the EU call for more pressure on Russia before Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
The Hill
Putin’s Ukraine land pitch sparks firm European response ahead of Trump summit (opens The Hill)
Published Aug 9, 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reported proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, which would require Kyiv to cede regions in the east, sparked a firm response from European leaders on Saturday ahead of President Trump’s summit with the Kremlin leader in Alaska next week.
Deutsche Welle
EU, NATO chief back Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 9, 2025
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European foreign ministers will hold a video call on Monday to discuss how to best support Ukraine ahead of a summit between the US and Russia.
Delaware Public Media
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Aug 9, 2025
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Some European leaders say that Ukraine must be included in any talks with Russia over ending the war.
Time
Europe Casts Doubt on Trump-Putin Summit Without Ukraine (opens Time)
Published Aug 9, 2025
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The leaders of France, Italy, the U.K., Germany, Poland, and Finland rebuked Trump's decision to exclude Zelensky from peace talks.
Digital Journal
Europe pushes for Ukraine role in Trump-Putin talks (opens Digital Journal)
Published Aug 9, 2025
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European leaders pushed on Sunday for Ukraine to be a part of the negotiations between the United States and Russia, ahead of talks between presidents
NBC News
Europe fears Ukraine — and itself — are being excluded from Trump-Putin talks (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 10, 2025
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European leaders are trying to get Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited to Trump and Putin's summit in Alaska.
Al Jazeera
EU holds talks amid fear that Trump-Putin meeting will sideline Ukraine (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 10, 2025
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The talks comes ahead of a landmark meeting between the presidents of the US and Russia in Alaska on Friday.
The Guardian
EU leaders push to consult with Trump ahead of Putin meeting on Ukraine (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 10, 2025
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Foreign ministers expected to demand Russia agree to ceasefire and include Zelenskyy during emergency meeting
Delaware Public Media
EU foreign ministers meet ahead of Trump-Putin talks in Alaska (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Aug 10, 2025
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EU foreign ministers meet ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin talks in Alaska, with Brussels insisting any peace deal must include Ukraine.
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine updates: EU ministers to discuss Putin-Trump summit – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 10, 2025
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EU foreign ministers are meeting via video link ahead of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's meeting in Alaska on Friday. Brussels has expressed concern over a lack of Ukrainian presence. DW has more.
Anchorage Daily News
European leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit in Alaska (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Aug 10, 2025
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The German chancellor has invited Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, NATO’s chief and several European leaders to virtual meetings on Wednesday.
Townhall
Europe Rushes to Influence Trump Ahead of Alaska Summit With Putin (opens Townhall)
Published Aug 10, 2025
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Europe sets boundaries as Trump prepares for crucial Putin talks amid Ukraine tensions.
Fox News
EU hits back at Trump, Zelenskyy comments, no concessions in Ukraine before Putin ceasefire agreement (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 10, 2025
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European foreign ministers meet virtually to discuss sanctions against Russia and Ukraine aid ahead of Trump-Putin summit scheduled for Friday in Alaska.
The Guardian
The Guardian view on the Trump-Putin summit: European leaders must help Zelenskyy resist a carve-up | Editorial (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 10, 2025
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Editorial: Any deal made in Ukraine’s absence will carry no legitimacy. On a matter also fundamental to its own security, Europe must assert itself
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Europe seeks talks with Trump (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Aug 11, 2025
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BRUSSELS -- Ukraine and its European backers on Monday sought talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in an effort to protect their security interests ahead of his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week.
UPI
Trump, EU leaders to talk ahead of Friday's Putin meeting in Alaska (opens UPI)
Published Aug 12, 2025
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Ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, the European Union will have a call with him Wednesday on Ukraine.
Digital Journal
European leaders to hold Ukraine online summit before Trump-Putin meet (opens Digital Journal)
Published Aug 12, 2025
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European leaders will hold online talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, hoping to convince him to respect Ukraine's interests when he
The Hill
Live updates: Trump huddles with European leaders ahead of Putin meeting (opens The Hill)
Published Aug 12, 2025
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President Trump will speak with European allies on Wednesday morning, two days before he is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Leaders are working to guard against the worst-case scenario: Trump aligning Putin to push a bad deal for Ukraine.

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