Europe Plus: The EU is getting ready a ceasefire plan and laying the groundwork for a reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump.

PoliticsWar Europe Plus: The EU is getting ready a ceasefire plan and laying the groundwork for a reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump. Tuesday, March 4, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and different European leaders used a safety summit in London to precise assist for Ukraine whereas additionally searching for to revive dialogue between President Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. The assembly on March 2 was a part of a broader diplomatic effort undertaken following a disagreement between these leaders that unfolded within the White Home final week. Britain and France are reportedly getting ready to current a Europe Plus initiative to Trump within the coming days, which could contain non-EU international locations together with Canada. Starmer says these international locations will collaborate with Ukraine on a ceasefire plan. Following that, the plan will likely be mentioned with the USA, as not all members of Trump’s crew are prepared to desert talks with Ukraine. Trump is adopting a extra reasonable stance than a few of his advisers, who’ve advocated for Zelenskyy’s resignation. European politicians are hopeful {that a} path to reviving the minerals deal nonetheless exists, because the Trump administration views it as a possible means to discourage additional Russian aggression.