European leaders released a joint statement on Saturday praising President Donald Trump following his bilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and emphasized that any forthcoming agreement must include “security guarantees” and a clear path for Ukraine to become a NATO member.

“Leaders welcomed President Trump’s efforts to stop the killing in Ukraine, end Russia’s war of aggression, and achieve just and lasting peace. As President Trump said ‘there’s no deal until there’s a deal’. As envisioned by President Trump, the next step must now be further talks including President Zelenskyy, whom he will meet soon,” the statement began.

The statement was signed by French Emmanuel President Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Metz, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finland President Alexander Stubb, Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk, European Council President Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. 

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