Following Zelenskyy's recent Berlin meeting with European leaders and US President Donald Trump's envoys, allies including Canada have reaffirmed full support for Ukraine in a phone call led by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Leaders stressed coordination with the US for a just peace ahead of Zelenskyy's Sunday summit with Trump in Florida, where he updated partners on negotiations.
Eleven heads of state and government from Europe and Canada, plus NATO and EU leaders, reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with US President Donald Trump. The call, organized by Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the format of the recent Berlin summit—where Zelenskyy met Merz and Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss security guarantees—the emphasized close US coordination for a sustainable peace.
Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said the participants "assured Ukraine of their full support and emphasized, in close coordination with the US, standing for a sustainable and just peace in Ukraine." Zelenskyy briefed leaders Saturday evening on negotiation progress while en route to the US, pledging further updates post-Trump meeting.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned recent Russian attacks on Kyiv, contrasting Ukraine's peace efforts with Russia's aggression, and called for full European involvement. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on X: "We welcome all efforts that lead to our common goal – a just and lasting peace that preserves Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
The Florida summit focuses on security guarantees, Ukraine's red lines, and a revised 20-point US plan excluding Russian demands like Donbass troop withdrawals or NATO renunciation. This follows criticism of an earlier 28-point proposal from November, softened after Kyiv and European pressure. Zelenskyy stated on Telegram: "Tomorrow, after the meeting with President Trump, we will continue the talks" with partners.
