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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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"Shock" During the Meeting After Trump's New Words

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.

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Trump Seriously Freaked Out European Allies on Call About Putin

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Europe "shocked" as Trump hands Putin "win": experts

"We had better realize that personally Trump is a friend and ally of Putin," Swedish economist Anders Åslund told Newsweek.

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European Leaders Fear Trump Is Backing Off From Pressuring Putin

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The European Union Reacted Cautiously to the Trump-Putin Speech

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The Conversation Between Trump and Putin on Brought No Breakthrough,

11 days ago, Donald Trump called for a 30-day ceasefire and threatened new sanctions against Russia, prompting cautious optimism among European leaders. However, the conversation between the US leader and the Russian dictator on May 19 showed that this optimism was in vain.

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