Key Facts
• European leaders and Ukraine’s Zelensky to hold a call with Trump on August 13.
• US-Russia summit between Trump and Putin scheduled for August 15 in Alaska.
• Call to begin at 3 PM Berlin time, with US Vice President Vance attending.
• Participants include leaders from Germany, France, UK, Italy, Poland, and Finland.
• Discussions to focus on increasing pressure on Russia and potential peace negotiations.
• Topics include territorial issues and security concerns.
Summary
European leaders, including German Chancellor Merz, French President Macron, and UK Prime Minister Starmer, will join Ukrainian President Zelensky in a call with US President Trump on August 13. The meeting, scheduled for 3 PM Berlin time, will also include US Vice President Vance. Discussions will address strategies to increase pressure on Russia, preparations for potential peace negotiations, and issues related to territorial disputes and security. This call precedes a US-Russia summit between Trump and Russian President Putin, set to take place in Alaska on August 15.
