Group 1 - The meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky is scheduled for August 18 in Washington, with European leaders accompanying Zelensky to coordinate positions and support Ukraine's independence and sovereignty [1][2][5] - European Commission President von der Leyen emphasized the importance of strong security guarantees for Ukraine and welcomed Trump's readiness to provide such support, while also pushing for Ukraine's EU membership process [3][4] - The EU is preparing the 19th round of sanctions against Russia, indicating a commitment to increase pressure on Russia if a ceasefire agreement is not reached [4] Group 2 - European leaders' participation in the meeting aims to prevent further marginalization of European countries and Ukraine in US-Russia negotiations, ensuring their interests are represented [5] - The US is reportedly considering providing Ukraine with security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5, as a workaround to Russia's opposition to Ukraine joining NATO [6] - The discussions between Trump and Zelensky are expected to cover key issues such as Russia's territorial demands and Ukraine's security arrangements, with both leaders advocating for a direct peace agreement rather than just a ceasefire [7][8]
马克龙、默茨、斯塔默、梅洛尼、冯德莱恩等,为何急于陪泽连斯基赴美
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