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Europe & World
>>> Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a ceasefire is necessary to begin genuine peace negotiations.
>>> Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and UK PM Keir Starmer called for NATO Article 5–style guarantees, with automatic defense commitments for Ukraine.
>>> French President Emmanuel Macron stressed that “our own security is in question” and tied Europe’s stability directly to Ukraine’s survival.
>>> NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended the White House meeting, symbolizing EU-NATO alignment.
>>> EU leaders emphasized that guarantees must include long-term weapons deliveries, joint training, and rapid response mechanisms.
>>> Sky News reported a possible trilateral Zelenskyy–Trump–Putin summit within a week, though skepticism persists.
>>> Bloomberg and CNN warned that Trump’s proposals closely mirror Putin’s vision, creating pressure on Zelenskyy to concede territory.
>>> BBC and Financial Times revealed that one draft deal could hand Donbas to Russia, sparking outrage among Ukrainians.
>>> The Telegraph underlined that Ukraine could survive without Donbas but not without control of the Black Sea, as maritime access is vital for security and trade.