This is according to ABC News, which cites two U.S. officials, as reported by Ukrinform.
Earlier, Reuters reported—citing a German government spokesperson—that European leaders will first hold a video conference to coordinate their stance ahead of discussions with Trump regarding the White House’s upcoming talks with Putin.
The German government spokesperson said Zelensky and EU and NATO officials were set to join a virtual meeting hosted by Berlin at 14:00 CET (15:00 Kyiv time) on Wednesday with the leaders of Germany, Finland, France, Britain, Italy and Poland.
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Following that, at 15:00 CET, European leaders will hold a videoconference with President Trump and Vice President Vance.
Finally, the so-called “coalition of the willing”—a group of countries developing plans to support Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire—is expected to convene in a meeting hosted by Germany, France, and Britain, the spokesperson added.
As previously reported by Ukrinform, Trump and Putin are scheduled to meet on August 15 in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city.
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