US relations with Europe will never be the same after Trump’s call with Putin
Europe’s American century is over. Two geopolitical thunderclaps on Wednesday will transform transatlantic relations. Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin brought the Russian leader in from the cold as they hatched plans to end the war in Ukraine and agreed to swap presidential visits.
Trump’s call with Putin ends U.S. efforts to isolate Russia
By saying Ukraine’s NATO membership is “impractical” and the return of Russian-occupied territories to Kyiv is “unrealistic,” the Trump administration is giving its blessing to key items on President
EU Warns Against 'Dirty Deal' on Ukraine After Trump-Putin Phone Call
"Any agreement without us will fail, because you need Europe and Ukraine to also implement the agreement," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. "Any quick fix is a dirty deal." Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said: "Nothing can be discussed on Ukraine without Ukraine or on Europe without Europe.
Zelensky Draws Red Line for Trump and Putin
Zelenskyy believes Trump is the key to ending the Russia-Ukraine war, and said the US president gave him his direct phone number.
Trump’s call with Putin alarms Europe and shocks Ukraine
The announcement of the Trump-Putin call made no mention of Europe or of much of a Ukrainian role, playing into fears that their interests will fall by the wayside.
The Latest: Vance will meet Zelenskyy as Europe is rocked by Trump’s US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Vice President JD Vance is appearing at the Munich Security Conference amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s foreign policy. He’s meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy later Friday for talks on how to negotiate a settlement to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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