EU Warns US-Russia Talks Could Pressure Ukraine Into Concessions

EU Warns US Against Forcing Deal on Ukraine Before Moscow Talks

The European Union’s top diplomat expressed concern that US attempts to push Ukraine into a lopsided peace plan would only encourage Russia’s warmongering as Kyiv’s allies brace themselves for a week of talks to end Moscow’s invasion.

EU Warns US-Russia Talks Could Pressure Ukraine Into Concessions

by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Europe Bureau Chief BRUSSELS/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned Monday that upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff could pressure Kyiv into making concessions. The two men are expected to meet on Tuesday. Kallas said she was concerned the meeting may shift diplomatic leverage away from Ukraine at a time when Eu…

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First Thing: EU foreign policy chief warns US-Russia talks may pressure Kyiv to make concessions | US news

Good morning. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has said she fears talks between the Russian president,…

Europe warns risky Ukraine peace deal could empower Russia

Europe is increasingly concerned about a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. Officials fear such a deal could allow Moscow to avoid consequences and remain strong, which could put European security at risk. U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a settlement to end the Ukraine war. However, European leaders worry the plan follows “great-power logic,” favoring U.S. and Russian interests over Europe’s safety. Moreove…