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Is Zelensky Invited To The Trump-Putin Meeting? White House Speaks

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Trump shocked his allies by announcing a sudden Alaska meeting with Putin next week, leaving European leaders in a scramble to know more details regarding the meeting

European officials urgently met US Vice President JD Vance in England, insisting Ukraine must be part of any peace talks on its future

Zelensky is not yet listed as a participant in the Trump–Putin meeting, though the White House hasn’t ruled out his later involvement

The summit’s location remains unknown, but Trump is “open” to a trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelensky following the bilateral talks

European leaders insisted that any conversation on the Ukraine war must be preceded by a ceasefire and Ukraine must be part of the negotiations

According to reports, Putin's proposal demands complete control over the eastern Donbas region, which Russia currently partially occupies. Russia also has their sights on Kherson and Zaporizhzhia region

European nations insist borders must not be changed by force, calling the current battle lines a starting point for negotiations

"Our arguments are being heard. The dangers are being taken into account," Zelensky said after a meeting between JD Vacne and European leaders on Saturday