European leaders consult Trump to align response to Russia-Ukraine talks

European leaders have agreed to intensify joint efforts against Russia after failing to reach a ceasefire during their Istanbul talks. Following discussions with U.S. President Trump, Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that Russia's position is unacceptable and they are now closely aligning their responses. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that escalating sanctions could be necessary if Putin continues to resist a ceasefire, with details on reworked measures still pending. Meanwhile, the EU focuses on targeting Russia's shadow fleet and energy infrastructure as part of its strategy to pressure the Russian government.