European leaders caution against Ukraine ceasefire without peace agreement

European leaders met in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. They emphasized that a ceasefire should not happen without a simultaneous peace agreement. This stance follows U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for peace talks with Russia, excluding European allies. French President Emmanuel Macron led the meeting, which included leaders from the UK, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and others. They expressed support for a "peace through strength" approach, aligning with Trump's strategy. The leaders plan to examine security guarantees based on the level of U.S. support. They believe that concluding a ceasefire without a peace deal could be risky.