Trump Calls for Ukraine Peace Deal Post-Alaska Summit; NATO, EU Support Security Assurances

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• US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska as “very accomplished” and emphasized that a lasting peace agreement, rather than a temporary ceasefire, is key to ending teh war in Ukraine.
• Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Monday, followed by a possible meeting with Russian President Putin.
• European leaders welcomed Trump’s efforts and expressed support for security guarantees to protect Ukraine and Europe. EU Commission President ursula von der Leyen stressed working closely with Zelenskyy and the US to achieve peace.
• EU and NATO leaders issued a joint statement supporting Trump’s initiative,emphasizing Ukraine’s full sovereignty and rejecting any restrictions on its armed forces or international partnerships. Russia was urged not to block Ukraine’s path to join the EU or NATO.
• Economic sanctions against Russia will remain until a extensive peace deal is finalized,aligning with commitments from Western nations for ongoing solidarity with kyiv.

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