EU leaders set for video call following Washington meeting with Trump
Aug 19, 2025
Washington DC [US], August 19: EU leaders are set to hold a video conference call on Tuesday following a high-stakes meeting on the Ukraine war at the White House, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday.
All 27 national leaders are due to participate in the call, set for 1pm (1100 GMT).
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is also expected to take part.
The meeting is set to take place after several European leaders were due to attend the summit in the White House along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday.
The high-level meeting comes just days after Trump warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks in Alaska, in what was their first meeting since Putin ordered the all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Italian leader Meloni, speaking ahead of the talks at the White House, voiced cautious optimism on Monday regarding the prospect for a peace deal.
"After three-and-a-half years during which Russia showed no sign of dialogue whatsoever and demanded for Kiev to capitulate, there's finally hope for dialogue," she said in Washington.
"I think we need to examine all possible solutions, to guarantee peace and security for our nations," Meloni added.
Source: Qatar Tribune
