European leaders urge ceasefire, security guarantees for Ukraine

European leaders told President Trump they want a ceasefire in the Russia Ukraine war and they welcome U-S support for security guarantees. During high-level White House talks with NATO and European leaders, President Trump said ending the Russia Ukraine war is within reach. Ukrainian President Zelensky welcomed a meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, while German Chancellor Merz emphasized the need for a ceasefire. The NATO secretary said Europe views U-S support for Ukrainian security guarantees as a “breakthrough.”