“That’s a scenario we are obviously planning for,” a European official was cited as confirming.
European diplomats are gearing up for further meetings this week between France, Germany, and the UK. The consultations could also reportedly involve leaders of Poland, Finland, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
Meanwhile, the US and Ukrainian officials reported progress in the Geneva talks on Trump’s peace plan. Their joint statement described the talks as “constructive, focused, and respectful.”
The final text of any agreement will need to be first signed by Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Zelensky before being sent to Russia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday.