European leaders to visit U.S. for Ukraine talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that “certain” European leaders will visit Washington this week for discussions on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The announcement follows a weekend of heavy Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, which left dozens dead and caused widespread damage to civilian infrastructure.

Speaking to reporters, Trump did not name the European leaders expected to attend, but said the talks will focus on finding ways to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and coordinate international responses to Moscow’s aggression. Analysts say the timing of the visit underscores rising pressure on Western governments to maintain unity against Russia.

Ukraine Editor at the Atlantic Council, Peter Dickinson, noted that while sanctions remain a tool, the options for additional punitive measures against Moscow are increasingly limited. Instead, he said, greater emphasis may shift toward military support and long-term reconstruction aid for Ukraine.