An emergency summit is to be held among European leaders as concerns grow over Donald Trump's interventions on the peace process in Ukraine. 

Sir Keir Starmer called it a "once-in-a-generation moment for our national security" adding it was clear Europe must take a greater role in Nato.

It comes as US officials have confirmed senior White House officials are set to meet with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in Saudi Arabia in coming days.President Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine said leaders from Europe would be consulted but not take part in any talks between US and Russia over ending the war in Ukraine.

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Starmer told the BBC he will "work to ensure we keep US and Europe together" on Ukraine.

Senior officials from the US are set to meet Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in Saudi Arabia{ai:summary}European leaders are convening for an emergency summit amid rising concerns over Donald Trump's influence on the Ukraine peace process. Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen its role in NATO, calling it crucial for national security.Meanwhile, US officials are preparing to engage with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in Saudi Arabia, with Trump's envoy stating that European leaders will be consulted but not included in direct talks. Starmer aims to maintain unity between the US and Europe regarding Ukraine. #foreignaffairs

Starmer to join European leaders in ‘once in a generation’ emergency meeting as concerns grow over Trump’s intervention in Ukraine

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