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Overnight, Trump held an emergency summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders—a gathering regarded as one of Europe's final opportunities to influence U.S. strategy regarding the Ukraine conflict. European leaders, concerned about Russia's intentions and the possibility of a compromised ceasefire that might undermine Ukraine's interests, used this platform to underscore key conditions. These included the necessity of a ceasefire before any concessions, guarantees of Ukraine's security, and safeguarding European stability.