European Union foreign ministers convened an emergency video meeting today to discuss the upcoming high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, set to take place in Alaska on Friday.

The EU has raised concerns over the absence of Ukrainian representation at the talks, with officials in Brussels emphasizing the need for Kyiv’s involvement in any discussions affecting its sovereignty and security.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the White House is working to "schedule" a potential meeting between Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Putin, though no details have been finalized. The move appears to be an effort to address European unease over Ukraine’s exclusion from the initial summit.

The Alaska meeting marks the first direct talks between Trump and Putin since the U.S. president’s return to office, with tensions over Ukraine, NATO, and energy security expected to dominate discussions. EU ministers are closely monitoring the situation, wary of any agreements that could undermine Western unity or Kyiv’s interests.