Afghanistan, Aug. 10 -- European leaders have insisted Trump-Putin talks proceed only under a ceasefire, stressing Ukraine's security and Europe's stability depend on strong, credible guarantees before meaningful negotiations occur.
European leaders have urged that any planned talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin should only take place under a formal ceasefire.
In a joint statement issued on Saturday, August 9, the European Commission president and the leaders of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Finland, and the United Kingdom outlined their stance.
They stressed that a diplomatic solution must protect the "vital security interests of Ukraine and Europe," which includes providing strong and credib...