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However, the absence of Ukrainian representatives from the talks raised a significant alarm among European leaders, who fear that Trump’s administration might hastily negotiate terms that overlook the continent's security concerns. Many worry that Trump’s stance, which includes ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine, could leave the country vulnerable to future aggression from Russia. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the need for a strong message to Putin regarding ongoing support for Ukraine, emphasizing that without Ukrainian representation in these discussions, any resolution would be incomplete or ineffective.