European leaders commented on the Trump-Putin summit: It brought us closer to the end of the war.

17.08.2025 07:44

New statements are emerging following the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin among European leaders. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, "President Trump's efforts have brought us closer than ever to ending Russia's illegal war in Ukraine." Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni remarked that a glimmer of hope for peace has appeared.

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New statements are coming after the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin among European leaders.

MACRON: FRANCE STANDS FIRM WITH UKRAINE

French President Emmanuel Macron stated in a social media post, "This morning, after the meeting between President Trump and President Putin in Alaska, we are having a coordination meeting with President Zelensky and my partners in Europe. At the end of this meeting, we continued our discussions with my European counterparts. We agree that it is vital to continue supporting Ukraine and maintaining pressure on Russia until a solid and lasting peace is established that respects Ukraine's rights, and that this lasting peace must be supported by unwavering security guarantees. I welcome the readiness of the US to contribute in this regard. We will work with them and all our partners in the Coalition of Volunteers, with whom we will meet again soon, to make concrete progress on this issue. It will also be important to draw all lessons from the last 30 years, especially regarding Russia's tendency not to fulfill its commitments. We will continue to work closely with President Trump and President Zelensky to protect our interests in a spirit of unity and responsibility. France stands firmly with Ukraine," he said.

MELONI: A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated in a written statement that a glimmer of peace has appeared in Ukraine. Meloni said, "I find the emergence of a glimmer of peace in Ukraine to be positive. An agreement, although still complex, is finally possible especially after months of stalemate on the front line. The only country that will be able to negotiate the terms and its territories will be Ukraine. The main issue continues to be security guarantees that will prevent further Russian invasions, and the most interesting developments occurred in this regard in Anchorage (Alaska). Only solid and reliable guarantees can prevent new wars and attacks. In this context, President Trump reiterated the idea of security guarantees for Italy today, inspired by NATO's Article 5. The starting point of the proposal is to define a collective security clause that will allow Ukraine to benefit from the support of all its partners, including the US, and to be ready for intervention in case of further attacks. European countries continue to stand united in supporting Ukraine at this stage of negotiations. The road to peace is not easy, but it is important that this road has been taken," she said.

STUBB: SECURITY GUARANTEES FOR UKRAINE ARE A VITAL ELEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated in his post, "Strong and reliable security guarantees for Ukraine are a vital element for sustainable peace. Today, we had a meeting with European leaders. We are working together with President Zelensky, European allies, and the US to achieve a fair and lasting peace," he said.

STARMER: TRUMP HAS BROUGHT US CLOSER TO THE END OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE MORE THAN EVER

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated in his remarks, "President Trump's efforts have brought us closer than ever to ending Russia's illegal war in Ukraine. His leadership towards ending the massacre is commendable. While progress has been made, the next step is to continue negotiations with the participation of President Zelensky. The road to peace in Ukraine cannot be determined without him." Reminding that Zelensky has met with Trump and other European partners, Starmer said, "We are all ready to support this next phase. I welcome the US's clarity on providing strong security guarantees to Ukraine as part of any agreement with Europe. This is an important step forward and will be crucial in preventing Putin from returning for more. In the meantime, we will continue to tighten the screws on the war machine with further sanctions that already have punitive effects on the Russian economy and people until they cease their barbaric attacks. Our unwavering support for Ukraine will continue as long as necessary," he said.