European leaders have commented on the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. leader Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, as well as their subsequent joint phone call.
According to reports by Hvylya, various European heads of state issued statements via social media following the negotiations. After the initial talks between the Ukrainian and American delegations, Zelensky and Trump engaged in a conference call with a broad group of European leaders.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb reported that the discussion involved a significant pool of high-ranking officials, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Karol Nawrocki, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and the President of the European Commission.
Stubb noted that the call lasted over an hour and focused on specific measures to end the war. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Polish President Nawrocki thanked the U.S. for its active involvement in peace initiatives and for organizing the meeting. He highlighted Poland's critical role in supporting Ukraine, noting that over 90% of military and humanitarian aid has passed through Rzeszów Airport since the start of the full-scale invasion. Nawrocki expressed confidence that Warsaw's voice would be essential in any potential peace treaty.
"Today’s conversation demonstrates that any decisions regarding peace and security in the region must involve all stakeholders. The determination of the American side and the unity of European nations offer a real chance to end the war started by Russia," the Polish President wrote.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pointed to significant progress in the negotiations. Meanwhile, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof welcomed the signals coming from the U.S. regarding a settlement but urged Russia to show genuine intent.
"Russia must now demonstrate that they truly want to stop this war and are willing to negotiate seriously for a just and lasting peace," Schoof stated, reaffirming the Netherlands' continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
The Italian government, through Prime Minister Meloni, stressed the need for coordinated positions regarding the core interests of both Ukraine and European nations. President Macron announced a meeting in Paris this January, where a "coalition of the willing" will determine their contributions to Ukraine’s security guarantees.
On December 28, Trump hosted Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residence. The talks lasted three hours, significantly exceeding the planned one-hour slot. Following the meeting, both leaders held consultations with their European counterparts.
Trump stated that the end of the war is drawing near. Zelensky reported that a 20-point peace plan is 90% finalized, noting that security guarantees have been fully agreed upon. Negotiating teams are set to meet next week to resolve the remaining issues, with final documents expected in January.
Prior to his meeting with Zelensky, Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin, describing the conversation as positive and productive, and promised to call him again following the talks with the Ukrainian president.
