US and Russia Begin Ukraine Peace Talks Without Kyiv or Europe

Trump administration pursues negotiations with Moscow, sidelining Ukraine and European allies, while Zelensky and EU leaders voice concerns.

The Trump administration has initiated talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, excluding Ukraine and European nations from direct participation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected a U.S. proposal linking rare earth mineral access to future aid, citing a lack of security guarantees.
European leaders, meeting in Paris, are urging inclusion in the peace process and warning of potential Russian aggression against NATO if Ukraine is abandoned.
Germany has declined to support a proposed European peacekeeping force for Ukraine, citing ongoing domestic elections and concerns over NATO commitments.
The Trump administration has indicated that NATO membership for Ukraine is off the table, with discussions focusing on territorial compromises and ceasefire enforcement.