Europe Fears Being Cut Out of Ukraine Peace Talks

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom are pushing for a seat at the table as the new U.S. administration prepares to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, according to a report from *The New York Times*. The three European powers, known collectively as the E3, are worried that President Donald Trump may leave them on the sidelines of direct talks with Russia. Their primary goal is to secure a role in discussions over postwar security guarantees and the future of Western sanctions against Moscow. While France and Germany are leading the diplomatic effort, Britain is reportedly hesitating on how aggressively to press its case. The E3 group wants to ensure that any peace deal does not undermine European security interests or leave Ukraine vulnerable after a ceasefire. The concern stems from signals that the Trump administration may favor a bilateral U.S.-Russia framework, cutting out European allies who have provided billions in aid to Kyiv. The E3 is now seeking a formal mechanism to influence both the negotiation process and the terms of any settlement.