Ukraine's Zelensky will work with Europe on a peace deal for the US after a dispute with Trump.

National leaders from European countries increased their assistance to Ukraine throughout talks in London with plans to establish a peace framework as American backing becomes unstable. According to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky the conflict with Russia needs to conclude its fourth year. Europe would establish basic objectives for American communication following his statement.

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The public backlash from former US president Donald Trump led to concerns that Zelensky would embrace terms benefiting Moscow. Russian-Ukrainian conflicts led France and Britain to establish a security funding agreement while proposing brief operational ceasefires regarding planes, ships and electricity infrastructure. European officials stated their availability to maintain future peace operations even though they would not send forces to Ukraine presently.

During his speech Macron urged European nations to boost their defense spending to 3.5% of their yearly budgets so they could protect themselves from Russia and minimize their dependence on American support. Supporters of Trump in American politics were simultaneously pushing Zelensky to begin dialogue about peace negotiations as several legislators advocated his resignation if he refused to do so. According to Zelensky his main objective is to lead Ukraine into NATO membership so he would depart from power.

All leaders present at the summit declared their support for US backing despite Europe's plan to take the lead in peace initiatives. The European approach toward defending Ukraine became clearer at these meetings as the US under President Trump maintained friendly relations with Russia and continued focusing on American domestic concerns. However, Europe's increased support for Ukraine demonstrates a willingness to take leadership on global security issues but concerns persist about carrying out the Ukrainian plan independently of the United States.

Multiple pictures show Zelensky meeting European officials while also interacting with Trump during his meeting with Zelensky in 2025.