Europeans to hold closed consultations before Trump-Putin meeting – German government
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European allies will consult in private until August 15, just before the meeting of the US President Donald Trump with the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska. This was announced at a briefing by Steffen Mayer, Deputy Spokesperson for the German Federal Government, transmits Ukrinform.

According to the spokesperson, the talks between the European partners will continue for a week, but he noted that "it is not worth talking about specific formats now."

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Mayer emphasized that the talks between the European partners will be held in a closed mode, because "every sentence, every word spoken openly can change things in a negative direction or put everything at risk."

The spokesman also emphasized that the position of the EU and Germany remains unchanged.

"The borders cannot be changed by force, and all further decisions... are primarily in the hands of Ukraine, as it should be able to decide its own fate," the spokesman said.

  • on August 9, Trump said that arranged a meeting with Putin in Alaska on August 15. He confirmed that the United States is considering a "territory swap" between Ukraine and Russia as part of this process "for the benefit of both sides."
  • Bloomberg wrote that european leaders want to to talk to the US president before he meets with the Russian dictator in Alaska.
  • on August 11, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the United States promised to consult with Europe before his meeting with Putin.