Europe's leaders back Trump call for frontline freeze but Russia says no

Published: 10/21/2025
Europe's leaders back Trump call for frontline freeze but Russia says no
European leaders support Trump's call for freezing the current front line in Ukraine, but Russia rejects the idea, insisting on achieving long-term peace. Despite pressure from the US and Europe, Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, dismissed halting the conflict at the current contact line as a temporary measure. Meanwhile, Trump plans direct talks with Putin in Budapest, amid concerns about potential territorial concessions by Ukraine.