Washington-Moscow agreement excluding Kyiv and EU rejected by Kallas
The diplomatic landscape is shifting as significant events unfold. On Friday, 15 August, a crucial meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled in Alaska.
Meanwhile, in Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking a seat at any negotiating table involving the future of the war. The European Union (EU) has been a steadfast supporter of Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022, providing military, financial, and humanitarian assistance.
The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has emphasized the importance of including Ukraine and the EU in any talks aimed at ending the conflict. In line with this, she will convene EU foreign ministers on Monday, 11 August, to coordinate EU positions before the Alaska talks.
Kallas has also underscored that any credible settlement must align with the UN Charter and Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. She has cautioned that any settlement must not become a platform for renewed aggression against Ukraine, the transatlantic alliance, or Europe.
The EU has adopted successive sanctions packages against Moscow and tightened measures targeting defence supply chains. Kallas has stated that any agreement between the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine must include both Kyiv and the EU.
Moscow maintains its claims over four Ukrainian regions, a stance that has been firmly rejected by Ukraine. President Zelenskyy has stated unequivocally that Ukraine will not cede territory.
The situation in Gaza also reflects a parallel regional crisis occupying European diplomacy. Kallas's agenda includes discussing the potential contours of a 'sustainable and just peace' in Ukraine and the situation in Gaza.
Preparatory consultations have been held between U.S., EU, and Ukrainian officials in recent days. However, no formal proposal has been published, and Kyiv has not endorsed any arrangement involving cessions of land.
The White House has indicated that Mr. Trump is open to broadening the Alaska encounter into a trilateral summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The specific names or titles of the EU foreign officials invited to Monday's meeting are not detailed in the available information.
As the global community watches, these events promise to shape the future of geopolitical relations, particularly in Europe and the Middle East.
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