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Last Updated:August 10, 2025, 18:56 IST
Zelenskyy thanked European leaders for their support as he seeks inclusion in the Trump-Putin summit, warning that excluding Ukraine could lead to ineffective peace solutions.
A file photo of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday expressed gratitude to several European leaders who called for Kyiv’s inclusion in the Alaska summit set to take place on Friday.
During Alaska summit, US president Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks over ending the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian President has expressed deep concern over being excluded from the upcoming US-Russia summit, warning that any peace deal excluding Kyiv will lead to dead solutions.
On Saturday the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland and the European Commission issued a joint statement, saying any diplomatic solution must protect the vital security interests of Ukraine and Europe.
“The path to peace cannot be decided without Ukraine," they said, urging “robust and credible security guarantees" to allow Ukraine to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In response to Europeans leaders, Zelenskyy said on Sunday, “The end of the war must be fair, and I am grateful to everyone who stands with Ukraine and our people today for the sake of peace in Ukraine, which is defending the vital security interests of our European nations."
The summit has sparked alarm in Kyiv and across Europe. Ukraine fears Washington and Moscow may attempt to impose a deal to end the 3.5-year-long war, potentially at the expense of Ukrainian sovereignty.
While a White House official noted that Trump is open to Zelenskyy attending, current plans remain for a bilateral meeting with Putin. The Kremlin has ruled out including Ukraine, citing unmet conditions for a meeting with Zelenskyy.
Trump has suggested “some swapping of territories to the betterment of both (sides)," further raising Ukrainian fears of being pressured into ceding land.
Meanwhile, Russia has responded angrily over European leaders’ call for giving Ukraine at seat at the table at Summit, with former president Dmitry Medvedev calling them “Euro-imbeciles" and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova likening EU-Ukraine relations to “necrophilia."
“The Euro-imbeciles are trying to prevent American efforts to help resolve the Ukrainian conflict," former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev posted on social media on Sunday.
The Alaska summit, brokered during a recent visit to Moscow by Trump’s envoy, has reignited fears that Trump may strike a deal favorable to Putin in exchange for political or economic gains—leaving Ukraine and Europe sidelined.
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Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18...
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First Published:August 10, 2025, 18:56 IST
News world Zelenskyy Thanks Europe For Its Backing As Kyiv Pushes For Seat At Trump-Putin Summit
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