Trudeau attends London summit on Ukraine peace efforts
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attending a European defense summit in London focused on peace in Ukraine. This summit gains significance with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participating, following a tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump's comments about Ukraine have unsettled European leaders, prompting them to strengthen their defense strategies. Canada was not invited to the summit, highlighting a shift in its partnerships as it seeks closer ties with other nations. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to balance relations between the U.S. and Europe. He has invited leaders from NATO and several European countries to the summit, while discussions about European defense autonomy are also underway.