European and Western Reaction: Majority United in Opposition

Joint Statement by European Leaders

Shortly after the summit, leaders from France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Poland, Finland, and the EU released a statement emphasizing that:

• Ukraine must be involved in all negotiations.

• Borders must not be redrawn by force.

• U.S. security guarantees are welcome—and Europe is ready to play its part.

• Sanctions on Russia will continue until peace is just and lasting.

UK’s Keir Starmer

Starmer praised Trump's focus on peace but:

• Urged continued and escalating sanctions against Russia.

• Rejected any territorial concessions by Ukraine to force a peace deal.

French President Emmanuel Macron

Macron stressed past lessons:

• Warned about Russia’s history of broken commitments.

• Confirmed France will continue close coordination with the U.S. and Ukraine—always in unity.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

While calling the summit “a glimmer of hope,” she:

• Endorsed security guarantees inspired by NATO.

• Repeated that Ukraine must have robust support, but did not endorse territorial negotiations.

EU Commission’s Ursula von der Leyen

She reaffirmed:

• The EU is working closely with both Trump and Zelenskyy.

• Strong security assurances are essential for peace.

EU’s Chief Diplomat, Kaja Kallas

Kallas warned that:

• The U.S. holds significant leverage to compel Russia toward meaningful peace.

• Europe will push ahead with a 19th package of sanctions if needed.

Voices from Eastern Europe and the Baltic States

Czech Republic’s Petr Fiala

Fiala warned that Putin's ambitions remain territorial and imperial—Western unity remains critical.

Baltic Leaders (Estonia & Lithuania)

• Estonia’s Marko Mihkelson accused Russia of humiliating the U.S. through the summit.

• Lithuania’s defense minister called Moscow’s threats gaslighting, especially since attacks continued during talks.

Scandinavia and Others

Sweden

Sweden stressed that:

• A weak peace would embolden Russia to challenge other nations.

• Europe must remain united and continue pressure on Moscow.

Poland and Romania

• Poland emphasized the West’s unity is vital for Ukraine’s—and Europe’s—security.

• Romania underscored the need for European involvement and frameworks to shape negotiation formats.

Summary Table

Bottom Line

Western leaders broadly rejected Trump's new land-for-peace orientation, seeing it as too favorable to Putin and potentially undermining European security. The common themes were:

• No territorial changes by force.

• Ukraine must be central to any negotiations.

• A shift to security guarantees from the U.S. and EU.

• A firm commitment to continuing or increasing sanctions against Russia if it persists in aggression.