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The European response to the crisis highlights a collective desire to establish clear, firm red lines. The summit's discussions revealed consensus on several critical points: a ceasefire must be the initial step, no diplomatic rewards should precede peace, and Ukraine's security—along with Europe's stability—must be prioritized.
However, uncertainty persists about the unity of European nations and their capacity to enforce these platforms. Siobhan Robbins from Sky News characterized the summit as a delicate balancing act, noting that European leaders seemed unified, yet individual countries' domestic politics and Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy add layers of complexity.