European leaders meet in Paris to discuss troop deployment to Ukraine

European leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss the potential deployment of troops to Ukraine. This comes as U.S. and Russian officials prepare for talks in Saudi Arabia, sidelining European involvement in negotiations to end the war. The Trump administration's recent actions have shifted the dynamics, with U.S. officials indicating that NATO membership for Ukraine is unlikely. Ukrainian President Zelensky has stated that Ukraine will not participate in U.S.-Russia talks without its involvement. European unity on the Ukraine issue has weakened, raising concerns about the continent's security. Leaders are worried that they may have limited influence over any agreements made by the U.S. with Russia.