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A group of European leaders will join a meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said he would join the talks “at the request of President Zelenskyy”, adding that he “and other European leaders” will meet in the White House on Monday.
Also regulated to join is Sir Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron from France, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Secretary General NATO Mark Rutte and Finland President Alexander Stubb.
Mr Stubb’s friendship with Trump is said to have developed since the couple was bound by their love for golf during the tournament in Mar-A-Lago in March.
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Mr. Stubb previously said that Trump “only people who can mediate peace“Deal, said the US president was” the only one who was feared by Putin “.
Bringing a group of leaders could be an attempt by Zelenskyy to prevent the repetition of an oval office dispute that was famous for Trump and Vice President, JD Vance, in February.
Zelenskyy and Trump during their exchange at the oval office. Pic: Reuters
They were determined to discuss the potential of a ceasefire with Russia and mineral agreements between Ukraine and the US, but their meeting went down into chaos When Vance scolded the leader of Ukraine Because it is not enough to be grateful for our help – in front of the media.
He completed his ambush from Zelenskyy by mocking him because he did not wear a suit, with Trump added that Ukraine did not “have a card now with us”.
The disaster meeting ended with Zelenskyy before it was time to leave the White House. He then said the destruction was “not good for both sides”.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump argued in the White House. Pic: Reuters
At the US-Russia Summit on Friday, Trump (literally) launched a red carpet for Putin and even let the Russian leader rise with him in the presidential limousine nicknamed the beast.
Zelenskyy is set for a less warm welcome, without a red carpet or flying past, without applause, according to Sky News’ Correspondent as Martha Kelner.
The atmosphere might be more business with European leaders such as Mr Stubb in the corner of Zelenskyy, and their inclusion as a mediator can help prevent repetition of Oval office clashes.
Putin and Trump greet each other on the red carpet in Alaska. PIC: Gavriil Grigorov/Sputnik/Pool/EPA/Shutterstock
Mr Stubb has repeatedly voiced support for Ukraine, and Finland, along with other Nordic countries and three Baltic countries, has become one of the most loyal supporters in the country.
The 2022 invasion encouraged Finland, which has a border of 1,340 km (833 miles) with Russia, to join NATO two years ago, raised decades of non-decades.
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Two days before the Alaska Summit, Zelenskyy, Mr. Trump and European leaders, including Mr. Stubb, made a conference call, after which the Finnish leader wrote on X: “Excellent meetings with @potus and European leaders, including @zelenskyyua, harmonized their views and unity.
“We work together for a ceasefire and sustainable peace. We are there for Ukraine in every step. A few days and the next week can determine.”
Are there any other European leaders who will accompany Zelenskyy to likely be confirmed Sunday night after A Conference calls between members of “Coalitions Willing”.
Retired French General Dominique Trinquand, a former head of the French military mission at the United Nations, said European leaders “were very afraid of the repeated oval office scenes so they wanted to support Zelenskyy to their handle”.
“This is the struggle for power and the position of power that might work with Trump,” he added.
