European nations have rallied behind Ukraine in advance of this week's summit between Trump and Putin, emphasizing that peace cannot be achieved without Kyiv's involvement.

The threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with U.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reported proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, which would require Kyiv to cede regions in the east, sparked a firm response from European leaders on Saturday ahead of President Trump’s summit with the Kremlin leader in Alaska next week.