Ukraine's allies in the European Union are concerned that US…
Ukraine's allies in the European Union are concerned that US President Donald Trump, after concluding the Iranian crisis, may push the EU away from negotiations on resolving the conflict in Ukraine and abandon its strategy of pressure on Russia.
Consensus
- Donald Trump has held a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin about the situation in Ukraine.
- The call between Trump and Putin lasted for 1 hour and 25 minutes and was described as constructive and business-like.
- Both leaders expressed willingness to continue dialogue and agreed to speak again soon.
- Trump indicated he intends to focus on resolving the Ukrainian conflict after addressing issues related to Iran.
- European officials are concerned that Trump may exclude them from negotiations over Ukraine and shift U.S. strategy away from maximum pressure on Russia.
- The topic of Ukraine was discussed during talks between Trump and European leaders, including at a G7 summit in Evian.
Points of divergence
- Trump plans to use European countries as a buffer against Russia, with the U.S. actively selling weapons to Europe for profit and strategic repositioning. — vesti
- Putin told Trump that Russian forces are advancing on the battlefield and have liberated Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region; he also accused Ukraine and the EU of using terrorist tactics against civilians. — m24
- European officials fear Trump may take control of Ukrainian negotiations without their involvement after resolving the Iran crisis, and that U.S. strategy on Russia is less clear than Europe's. — kommerant
- European diplomats are concerned that Trump might abandon the 'strategy of maximum pressure' on Russia and exclude European partners from Ukraine talks. — interfax
Coverage (6 sources)
- Expert Reveals Trump's Plans to Use Europe — Вести
- Putin points out lies by Ukraine and the EU about the situation on the front — Москва 24
- Dmitriev: Europeans in a frenzy over Putin-Trump conversation — Вести
- Politico learns of EU concerns over Ukraine negotiations suspension — Коммерсантъ
- Europe fears Trump's removal from Ukraine negotiations — Интерфакс
- Expert Says Europeans Will Pressure Trump on Russia — Вести
Key entities
- Donald Trump
- Russia
- USA
- Ukraine
- Moscow
- Vladimir Putin
- Politico
- Europe
- EU
- European Union
- IT 'News'
- INTERFAX.RU
- Iran
- White House
- Vladimir Solovyov
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