Many residents are being forced to ride out the heat wave with the help of electric fans, ice packs, and cold showers.

Order an ice cold drink in Europe and you could be in for a chilling surprise. CNN Travel spoke to ice experts to find out why the US obsession with ice doesn’t translate across the pond.

European leaders, along with the Ukrainian president, will speak with President Trump in a virtual meeting on Wednesday, as concerns grow over a meetup with Russia this week.