Since President Trump retook office, many Ukrainians have worried a peace accord would be struck without them.

The threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with U.

The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine,” a statement signed by the leaders of France, Italy, the U.K., Germany, Poland, and Finland read. “We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force.