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Issued on: 17/08/2025 - 07:53Modified: 17/08/2025 - 07:56

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (2nd L), Polish PM Donald Tusk (L), France's President Emmanuel Macron (C), Britain's PM Keir Starmer (2nd R) and Germany's Friedrich Merz (R). File photo: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (2nd L), Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk (L), France's President Emmanuel Macron (C), Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2nd R) and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) taking part in a meeting during the European Political Community (EPC) summit, in Tirana on May 16, 2025. AFP - HANDOUT

France, Germany, and the UK are set to hold virtual talks on Sunday after the Trump-Putin summit derailed hopes for a Ukraine ceasefire. Trump, who had previously pushed for an immediate halt to fighting, has pivoted toward backing a broader peace agreement — raising alarms in Kyiv and European capitals. As Zelensky heads to Washington, EU powers are seeking to defend their role in the peace process. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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