Trump is in talks with Russia to end the war

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European leaders to meet in London on March 2 to talk defense, says TuskThe London meeting comes ahead of a special summit on March 6 to discuss European security and Ukraine.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet Trump on Thursday. He announced on Tuesday that the United Kingdom will increase defense spending to 2.5 percent of gross domestic product from 2027.

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leade...nald-tusk/

So far Turkiye is interested in putting 'peacekeeping'(?) boots on the ground in Ukraine.

UK getting prepared.

"The Swedish Government is presenting its largest military support package to Ukraine to date, valued at SEK 13.5 billion."

Most countries are increasing their defense spending and offering Ukraine impressive aid.

France and EU move to secure Ukraine minerals, as US pushes for dealFrance and the European Union are mobilising to secure access to Ukraine’s valuable mineral resources, despite pressure from Washington, which is pushing for mineral deals with Kyiv as a form of repayment for military aid.
 
Supply chain vulnerabilities have also been exposed in recent years, making it clear that Europe must secure alternative sources of critical resources – such as Ukraine.
A minerals deal with Kyiv could not only enhance Europe's industrial competitiveness, but also shield it from geopolitical disruptions and trade restrictions.

https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/2025...s-for-deal

There seems to be another path to peace, without the U.S. government's involvement. Maybe they should partner up with Putin and mine Mother Russia, let's see how the Russian people feel about that.