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Trump Presses Ukraine on Elections as Europe Seeks U.S. Role in New Peace Push

Kyiv has sent a pared‑down 20‑point framework to Washington, with votes possible only if partners provide concrete security guarantees.

Overview

  • Trump said a call with Merz, Macron and Starmer featured "pretty clear" exchanges and minor disagreements, and he left open whether and at what level the U.S. will attend a Europe meeting this weekend.
  • Ukrainian officials say they have delivered a revised proposal to Washington consisting of a 20‑point framework plus separate documents on security guarantees and postwar reconstruction.
  • Selenskyj stated Ukraine could prepare elections within 60–90 days only if security is guaranteed by the U.S. and Europe, as martial law currently bars voting and legal changes would be required.
  • European governments are scheduling additional talks on security guarantees this week and plan a leaders’ gathering in Berlin next week, while pressing for U.S. participation.
  • According to media reporting, U.S. plan elements under discussion may include restoring Russian energy supplies to Europe and using frozen Russian assets for Ukrainian projects, which has not been confirmed.