In a shift, Trump now aligns more closely with Putin than allies in Europe in calling for final talks before a ceasefire

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced support for Ukraine in seeking a peaceful resolution to the war with Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine can count on the steadfast solidarity of European countries.

European leaders on Saturday said they welcomed President Trump’s efforts to bring peace to Ukraine but pushed for more “ironclad security guarantees” after his meeting with

European leaders said President Trump offered his backing during a call they held ahead of his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

EU ministers could reportedly agree in early September to open the first negotiating cluster with Moldova, a key legal step toward membership, ahead of the country's Sept. 28 parliamentary elections.

Ukraine must have reliable security guarantees to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the statement published on the European Commission’s website read. “We welcome President Trump’s statement that the United States is prepared to offer such guarantees.

European leaders affirmed that Russia cannot dictate Ukraine's alliances. This came after talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin failed to end the Ukraine war. Europe pledged to support Ukraine's right to choose its future.

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