In a show of solidarity with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in solidarity, several European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will join him for his meeting at the White House with US President Donald Trump on Monday, CNN reported.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also confirmed that, on Zelenskyy’s request, she will be attending the meeting with Trump and other European leaders.
In a social media post on X, the European Commission President wrote, “This afternoon, I will welcome @ZelenskyyUa in Brussels. Together, we will participate in the Coalition of Willing VTC. At the request of President Zelenskyy, I will join the meeting with President Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow.”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also confirmed his visit in a post on X, stating that the leaders will exchange views on the status of peace efforts, security guarantees, territorial issues, and further support for Ukraine.
“Tomorrow I will travel with President @ZelenskyyUa and other European heads of state and government to Washington. We will exchange views with US President Trump on the status of peace efforts, security guarantees, territorial issues, and further support for Ukraine,” Friedrich Merz posted on X.
Finland President Alexander Stubb will also participate in a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart.
In a social media post on X, the office of the Finland President wrote, “President of the Republic of Finland @AlexStubb will participate in a meeting on peace in Ukraine on Monday 18 August 2025 in Washington D.C., United States.”
