Europe and US weigh next steps in Ukraine as leaders prepare for key summit

A last-minute invitation tests transatlantic unity. With Zelenskyy at the table, can this weekend’s talks finally break the deadlock in Ukraine?

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2025 December 11 . 3:28 AM

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Europe and US weigh next steps in Ukraine as leaders prepare for key summit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have invited the United States to a high-level European meeting this weekend. The talks will focus on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also expected to attend. US President Donald Trump has yet to confirm whether America will take part—or who would represent the country if it does.

The invitation came during a phone call between Trump and the three European leaders. They discussed the latest developments in Ukraine, including progress on ceasefire negotiations. All four leaders agreed to keep pushing forward with a US-led peace plan.

The outcome of the European meeting could shape future negotiations over Ukraine. If the US attends, its level of representation will signal how engaged Washington remains in the peace process. For now, the focus remains on diplomatic coordination and the push for a lasting ceasefire.