European leaders are pushing hard to ensure Ukraine isn’t sidelined as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare for high-stakes talks in Alaska this Friday. With the three-year war in Ukraine at a critical juncture, the EU insists Kyiv must have a seat at the table. 🌐
EU foreign ministers will hold emergency talks Monday via video link, joined by Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker hinted Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could attend the summit—but stressed the final call rests with Trump. 🤝
Zelenskyy has been in overdrive, holding calls with 13 world leaders—including Germany’s Friedrich Merz and France’s Emmanuel Macron—to rally support. Merz bluntly stated: "No decisions about Ukraine should happen without Ukraine." 📞
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military announced reclaiming a key village in the Sumy region, marking a symbolic win amid Russia’s recent advances. But Kyiv admits diplomacy—not battlefields—will decide the fate of occupied territories. 💥
Moscow’s demands? Ukraine must stay neutral, ditch Western military alliances, and accept territorial losses. Kyiv vows never to surrender sovereignty but acknowledges the uphill battle. 🔥
As the world watches Alaska, one question looms: Will peace talks empower Ukraine or leave it on the sidelines? 🧐
