A broad coalition of the concerned has descended on Washington, as European leaders make an urgent appeal to the White House to change course on Ukraine. This diverse group has united to support President Volodymyr Zelenskyy against what they fear is a disastrous “peace plan” being pushed by Donald Trump.
This “bodyguard” mission brings together leaders who may disagree on many other issues but are unanimous in their concern over a deal that would cede Ukrainian territory. From the far-right Giorgia Meloni to the liberal Keir Starmer, the spectrum of European politics is represented.
Their shared concern is that Trump’s plan is not just unjust to Ukraine but is profoundly dangerous for the stability of Europe. They believe it would reward aggression, undermine international law, and create a precedent that would threaten other nations on the continent.
This coalition will make its case on multiple fronts—security, economics, and morality. It is a powerful, unified expression of alarm from America’s closest allies, hoping that their collective voice is strong enough to be heard and heeded in the Oval Office.