European leaders meet in Paris as Trump initiates Ukraine peace talks without them
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European leaders are meeting in Paris for an emergency summit on Ukraine. This follows the Trump administration's announcement of talks with Russia to end the war, which will not include European representatives. Concerns have risen in Europe that the U.S. may make concessions to Russia without consulting Ukraine or its allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he would not accept decisions made without Ukraine's involvement. U.S. officials are set to begin preliminary talks in Saudi Arabia, with a Saudi role in mediation. European leaders, including those from Germany, Italy, and Spain, are emphasizing the need for Europe to be central in peace efforts.