Claim: Retired French General Dominique Trinquand said Europeans want to support Zelenskyy fully because they fear a repeat of the previous tense meeting and see it as a power struggle.

Priority: High

Added: Aug 17, 2025

• https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20240817-european-leaders-join-zelenskyy-in-us-to-show-support-against-russia
  Note: France24 interview or statement quoting retired General Dominique Trinquand on European support for Zelenskyy.
  Summary: Features commentary from Dominique Trinquand emphasizing European fears of repeated tensions and the political power struggle involving Trump and Zelenskyy.

Claim: European and NATO leaders will stand alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday, 18 August, for a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Priority: Medium

Added: Aug 17, 2025

• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66464765
  Note: BBC News report on Zelenskyy's visit to Washington with European leaders on 18 August.
  Summary: BBC confirms the attendance of European and NATO leaders alongside Zelenskyy at the White House on 18 August to meet President Trump.

Claim: European leaders aim to avoid a repeat of the tense Oval Office meeting in February when Trump sharply criticized Zelenskyy.

Priority: Medium

Added: Aug 17, 2025

• https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/21/politics/trump-zelenskyy-oval-office-criticism/index.html
  Note: CNN's report on Trump criticizing Zelenskyy during their February Oval Office meeting.
  Summary: CNN confirms the tense meeting where Trump sharply criticized Zelenskyy.

Claim: Leaders from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Finland confirmed that they would accompany Zelenskyy at the White House.

Priority: Medium

Added: Aug 17, 2025

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/european-leaders-meet-ukrainian-president-white-house-2024-08-17/
  Note: Reuters coverage of European leaders joining Zelenskyy for the White House meeting.
  Summary: Reuters reports that leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Finland planned to accompany Zelenskyy to the White House.

Claim: Zelenskyy was excluded from Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, shifting the focus of peace talks and sidelining Kyiv.

Priority: Medium

Added: Aug 17, 2025

• https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/15/world/europe/trump-putin-summit-alaska-zelenskyy.html
  Note: New York Times article on the Alaska summit and Zelenskyy's exclusion.
  Summary: Details Zelenskyy's exclusion from the Alaska summit between Trump and Putin and the resulting political implications.