Ukraine’s allies rush to bolster Zelenskyy amid fears over Trump-Putin deal

In the shadow of an impending meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, European allies are scrambling to bolster Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's position. The fear is palpable: a hasty, ill-conceived ceasefire deal between the two leaders could leave Ukraine vulnerable and Europe weakened.

With a summit scheduled in the coming days (details pending), diplomats and leaders across Europe are working overtime to ensure any agreement respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The urgency stems from concerns that Trump, eager for a quick resolution, might compromise too much with Putin, potentially sidelining Kyiv in the process.

The stakes are high for the Ukrainian people, who have endured years of conflict. For Europe, the implications are equally profound—a deal that undermines Ukraine could embolden Russia and destabilize the continent's security architecture.

This reporting is based on original coverage from Politico Europe. For the complete analysis and context, read the full article here.