France announced on Sunday that it will host a summit of European leaders on Monday to discuss the ongoing Ukraine war and European security. This comes as Europe seeks a more unified response to U.S. President Donald Trump's unilateral approach to the conflict.
Trump's Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, stated on Saturday that Europe would not be included in peace talks regarding Ukraine, following Washington’s decision to send a questionnaire to European capitals asking what they could contribute to security guarantees for Kyiv.
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed the summit, saying, "(Macron) will convene the main European countries to discuss European security." He described the meeting as a working session that should not be “over-dramatised.”
Over the past three years, Europe has faced criticism for its disunity and political weakness, struggling to formulate a cohesive plan to address the war in Ukraine and its dealings with Russia. Despite numerous similar summits, the continent has yet to come together with a clear strategy.
Although the French presidency has not officially announced the meeting, diplomats confirmed invitations were sent for a summit to be held on Monday afternoon.
Invitations have reportedly gone out to Britain, Germany, Poland, Italy, Denmark (to represent the Baltic and Scandinavian countries), the European Union leadership, and NATO’s Secretary General. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are expected to attend, according to German government sources and Polish officials. The summit will focus on immediate assistance to Ukraine, the role Europe can play in providing security guarantees for Kyiv, and how to enhance Europe’s collective security.
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