European Leaders' London Summit Backs Ukraine, Aims to Strengthen Support | WPN World People News

A dozen European heads of state, along with senior EU and NATO officials, recently held an emergency summit in London on the 2nd. The summit focused on post-war arrangements for Ukraine, reaffirming Europe's strong support for the country.

With Trump taking office, the U.S. stance on Ukraine has shifted 180 degrees, but European leaders have pledged unwavering support for Ukraine. Growing concerns have emerged that Trump may overlook Ukraine’s interests in negotiations with Russia. In response, Ukraine’s allies have emphasized their steadfast commitment. European leaders are now working on a European-led peace plan for Ukraine before consulting with the U.S.

After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's tense and unproductive White House meeting with U.S. President Trump, over a dozen European leaders gathered in London for crisis talks. The discussions aimed to strengthen security cooperation and reinforce support for Ukraine. Zelensky was also invited to participate in the summit.

The summit resulted in four key agreements, as outlined by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. First, European nations will continue providing military aid to Ukraine, exert economic pressure on Russia, and support Ukraine financially. Second, any lasting peace must guarantee Ukraine’s sovereignty, and negotiations must address Ukraine’s security. Third, the U.S. has sidelined Europe and Ukraine from international political arrangements affecting their interests, leading European leaders to view the U.S. as an unreliable partner.

There is growing concern over whether the U.S. will continue its support for NATO. European leaders agree that they can no longer depend on the U.S. and must strengthen their own defense capabilities to face future challenges. Therefore, the London summit also included discussions on the need for enhanced European defense cooperation.