Europe "Shocked" as Trump Hands Putin "Win": Experts
- President Donald Trump held a lengthy phone conversation with Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing three-year conflict in Ukraine.
- This call came amid expectations that the U.S. would press Putin to agree to a ceasefire, but Trump hinted the U.S. might exit peace talks if progress stalled.
- Despite the lengthy conversation, no ceasefire was agreed and both Kyiv and Moscow remained firm on their positions, with Russia demanding territorial concessions Ukraine rejects.
- Trump stated the talks 'went very well' and claimed Russia and Ukraine would 'immediately' begin ceasefire negotiations, though European leaders expressed shock and called it a win for Putin.
- The call suggested the U.S. is reducing its role in brokering peace, raising concerns that only increased sanctions and credible deterrence can influence the conflict's outcome.
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Trump reportedly backs down on both demands for an immediate ceasefire and sanctions against Putin. According to information to Axios, European leaders were “shocked” by Trump’s words during a meeting. “Putin did a good job of turning Trump around in the conversation,” writes Carl Bildt.
European Leaders Fear Trump Is Backing Off From Pressuring Putin
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Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin and probably wants an agreement with him. Europeans, on the other hand, want to increase the pressure on Moscow. Accordingly, the reactions are.
The EU will intensify pressure on Russia.
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