Earlier today, Donald Trump doubled down on his criticisms of Europe's handling of the war in Ukraine, claiming leaders Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron "did nothing" to end it. European leaders ruled out negotiating with Russia long ago, but here's a look what they've done in recent months:

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Washington next week, amid other meetings aimed at bringing an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, U.S. national security advisor Mike Waltz said on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will host meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday and with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said.

US President Donald Trump has said that French President Emmanuel Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer "haven't done anything" to end the war in Ukraine, ahead of visits from both leaders to the White House next week.

Trump said he believes Russia and Ukraine would not enter peace talks without his involvement. He criticised Zelenskyy, saying: “I’ve been watching this man for years now as his cities get demolished, as his people get killed, as his soldiers get decimated.”

Amid ongoing Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Washington next week, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said.

Starmer will have to walk a tricky line when he meets Trump in Washington next week, balancing the UK’s support for Ukraine with the need to keep the US onside.

I respect him and I believe he respects me," Macron said during a one-hour question and answer session on social media. "I will tell him: deep down you cannot