The US, Ukraine, and European countries will hold intensive talks in the early morning to ensure that Europe is not marginalized on the issue of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

According to the schedule released by the White House, at noon local time on August 18 (midnight Beijing time on August 19), European leaders including German Chancellor Merz, French President Macron, and European Commission President von der Leyen will successively arrive at the White House to kick off a series of key meetings surrounding the Ukraine issue.

According to the schedule released by the White House:

At 1 PM (Beijing time 1 AM), U.S. President Trump will hold his first bilateral talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky, expected to focus on the prospects for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and security guarantees. Fifteen minutes later, the two sides will enter a closed-door meeting mode to further discuss the potential peace proposals put forward by Trump and Putin after their meeting in Alaska.

At 2:15 PM, Trump will meet with European leaders individually, and then at 3 PM, he will participate in a multilateral meeting together. The core objective of this collective European action is to ensure that European interests are not excluded from key decision-making against the backdrop of accelerating US-Russia negotiations.

It is noteworthy that before Zelensky's visit to the United States, he coordinated his position with the European Union, emphasizing that any agreement involving territory must be decided independently by Ukraine. The EU has also made it clear that it will launch the 19th round of sanctions against Russia in early September, continuing to apply pressure on Moscow.

The direction of this meeting may directly affect the subsequent development of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. If the "direct peace agreement" framework promoted by Trump gains support from Europe, it could pave the way for trilateral peace talks; if Europe insists on the stance of "ceasefire first, then discuss long-term plans," it may delay the process.

In summary, the collective visit of European leaders highlights the urgency felt by all parties regarding the current situation, especially in light of potential strategic decision adjustments following the meeting between the U.S. and Russia in Alaska.

The collective action taken by Europe this time also clearly indicates its unwillingness to be excluded from the decision-making process, adding new complexities to the subsequent negotiations.

What is your opinion on the "direct peace agreement" framework promoted by Trump? Do you think a collective visit by European leaders can enhance their voice on the Ukraine issue? Leave your thoughts and predictions in the comments!

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