EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future ahead of Trump-Putin summit (www.theguardian.com)
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Statement on Ukrainian sovereignty endorsed by all European Union leaders except for Hungary’s Viktor Orbán

All but one of the European heads of state and government have said that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future, ahead of a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

“Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities,” the leaders said, adding that “we share the conviction that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.”

The statement, which was agreed late on Monday and published on Tuesday, was endorsed by leaders of all EU member countries except Hungary.

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