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EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future ahead of Trump-Putin summit

europeAugust 12, 2025
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EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Statement on Ukrainian sovereignty endorsed by all European Union leaders except for Hungary’s Viktor OrbánRead all our coverage o...

Statement on Ukrainian sovereignty endorsed by all European Union leaders except for Hungary’s Viktor Orbán

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All but one of the European heads of state and government have said that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future, ahead of a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

“Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities,” the leaders said, adding that “we share the conviction that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.”

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Source: Guardian - World News

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