A ‘Game-Changing’ Proposal: Trump-Putin Summit Details Prompt European Action

New details emerging from the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska are prompting a strong reaction from Europe. According to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, the two leaders agreed on “robust security guarantees” for Ukraine, which he described as “game-changing.” The revelation, along with Trump’s claim of “big progress,” has set the stage for a critical meeting in Washington, D.C., where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders will seek clarification and influence the path forward.
The three-hour summit was the first time Putin had been on Western soil since the 2022 invasion. Sources also reported that a controversial peace proposal involving a land-for-peace exchange was discussed. This plan would see Ukraine cede a significant portion of its fortified eastern territory in return for Russia giving up smaller occupied areas.
In a show of solidarity, a high-level delegation of European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will join Zelenskyy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s presence further underscores the gravity of the situation and the unified European response.
The mission of the Washington meeting is to ensure that any peace deal is not made at Ukraine’s expense. The leaders are advocating for a just and lasting resolution that respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, directly pushing back against any potential pressure to accept an unfavorable settlement.