Europe reaffirms support for Ukraine ahead of U.S.-Russia talks

European leaders have pledged to increase security investments for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for cooperation with the U.S. This commitment follows an emergency meeting called by French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia. The discussions in Riyadh mark the highest-level talks between the U.S. and Russia in years. Russia has stated that the talks will be strictly bilateral, rejecting any involvement from European allies or Ukraine. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has insisted that any peace agreements must include Ukraine's participation. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are assessing Russia's seriousness about peace negotiations during these talks.