Intensive work continuing on Ukraine plan, European leaders say after Trump call

Following a joint call with Donald Trump, European leaders Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz stated that "intensive work" will continue on a US-led plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The leaders agreed on the critical moment for Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security, emphasizing the need for a just and lasting peace. This call follows Trump's recent remarks about potentially scaling back US support and questioning Ukraine's motives regarding elections. Discussions centered on the ongoing US-led peace talks, with a key sticking point remaining the issue of Ukrainian territory. European governments are emphasizing that decisions about Ukraine must be made by Ukraine. National Security Advisors are regularly meeting with Ukrainian officials, and the US would lead conversations with Moscow if a potential deal is reached.

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