Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday secured strong diplomatic support from European leaders and NATO, as he fears that he was scheduled for Mounte in front of the highly anticipated Russian-US Summit on August 15 at Alaska. Kiev fears that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump can negotiate conditions without Ukrainian involvement and potentially push Ukraine to advance the territory in the ongoing conflict.
Summit sparks fears of exclusion and territorial pressure
President Trump, who previously threatened new sanctions against Russia, surprised much by announcing the summit with Putin and in Kiev increased the alarm. Trump proposed a possible agreement involving “some exchanges of territory to improve both parties”, an idea that has deeply disturbed Ukrainian officials.
Zelenskiy firmly replied and warned, “Any decision taken without Ukraine will be dead and broken.” He emphasized the need for sanctions and continuing pressure on Russia after recent strokes in the area of Zeporizzhia, Ukraine, which injured at least 12 people.
European and head of NATO gathered for Ukraine
The head of the foreign policy of the European Union Kaja Kallas emphasized the importance of inclusive diplomacy: “Any agreement between the US and Russia must have Ukraine and the EU because it is a matter of Ukraine and the whole European security.” EU foreign ministers planned to meet on Monday to discuss other steps.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeated these sentiments in an interview with ABC News: “It will be about security guarantees, but also an absolute need to acknowledge that Ukraine will decide on its own future that Ukraine must be a sovereign nation.”
Rutte also ruled out any agreement that legally recognizes Russian control over the Ukrainian territory, although he noted that de facto arrangements could be possible and compare the situation with status after World War II.
Russia and Europe contrary to diplomatic efforts
The European official revealed that Europe has prepared a counter -magic for Trump’s plan, but refused to share the specifics. Russian officials responded hard, and former President Dmitry Medvedev accused Europe of attempting to sabotage American efforts. The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharová depreciates the relationship of Ukraine with the EU and compared it to “necrophilia”.
Pro-Kremlin voices warned that the direct agreement of the Russian-USA could proceed in Europe and Ukraine and leave them against the set conditions.
(Tagstotranslate) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenky
