European leaders reveal what Trump told them about phone call with Putin

The leaders of Italy, Germany, France and Finland and the president of the European Commission have spoken about US President Donald Trump's conversation with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on the evening of May 19.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanked Trump at the X for his "tireless efforts to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine," the Telegraph reports.

"It is important that the US remains engaged. We will continue to support Volodymyr Zelensky to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine," she added.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb noted that the leaders had discussed negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the ceasefire and steps towards a "just and lasting peace."

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"It is important to continue close coordination between the United States and Europe. Finland continues to support the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine," Stubb wrote in X.

The office of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Trump and European partners "agreed on the next steps" during the conversation.

"They agreed to closely coordinate the negotiation process and try to hold another technical meeting. The European participants announced that they will increase pressure on the Russian side through sanctions," the statement said. /Telegraph/