BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the U.S. had pledged to consult with Europe ahead of a summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin, as European ministers prepare for discussions amid fears Washington may dictate unfavourable peace terms to Ukraine.

There are talks that the summit might accept Russia’s demand for Ukraine to give up parts of eastern Ukraine, places like Donetsk and Luhansk. That’s a huge red flag for Europe because it basically says it’s okay to take land by force.