Europe, Dazed by Trump, Confronts Hard Choices in Ukraine
Faced with undisguised hostility from the Trump administration, Europeans are preparing for what is shaping up to be a go-it-alone era.
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Why Saudi Arabia is the venue of choice for Trump talks on Ukraine
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Trump excludes Europe from Ukraine peace talks
EU officials have struggled to secure meetings with their US counterpartsFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Trump ices Europe out of Ukraine peace plan
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Trump stuns Europe with opening Ukraine-Russia gambit
European leaders are scrambling to respond to President Trump’s first moves to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, shocked to find themselves on the outside of high-stakes talks about the continent’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Why Europe fears a Trump-Putin peace deal in Ukraine
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Germany criticises US for making ‘public concessions to Putin before negotiations have even begun’Financial Times - Feb. 13 -
Can Europe and UK persuade Trump they're relevant to Ukraine's future?
Europe's hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders' anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.BBC News - 3d -
Sidelined by Trump, Macron tries to rally Europe on Ukraine. But divisions run deep
European leaders were summoned by French President Emmanuel Macron in a high-profile display of European coordination on UkraineABC News - 2d -
As Trump detonates relationship with Ukraine, Europe has no fast answer
Even as the U.S. and Russia press ahead with peace talks that exclude Kyiv, Ukraine's European neighbors are struggling to unite around a shared response.NBC News - 1d -
Boris Johnson: Trump's Ukraine comments meant to 'shock' Europe into action
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said President Trump’s recent remarks about Ukraine are intended to “shock” Europe into action. “When are we Europeans going to stop being scandalized about ...The Hill - 1d -
Will Europe Send Troops to Ukraine?
Leaders have been meeting in Paris to discuss a peace deal.BBC News - 2d -
Chill of inflation threatens Britain again after Europe’s long, hard winter
Demand for fuel has pushed gas prices up – but peace in Ukraine could flood the market and change everything. A scramble to heat homes during a cold winter across Europe has sent gas prices soaring ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump’s trade tariffs hit Europe as it reels from his Ukraine deal with Putin
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for the creation of the "armed forces of Europe"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks greater military and economic support from the European Union.CBS News - 4d -
'No durable peace' in Ukraine if Europe not in talks, says minister
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the UK could act as a "bridge" between the US and Europe.BBC News - 4d -
Rubio: Ukraine and Europe must be part of 'real' negotiations
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Ukraine presses Europe to nominate representative for Russia talks
Ukraine is urging Europe to quickly select a representative for potential talks with the U.S. and Russia on ending Kyiv's war with Russia. “It should be a quickly made decision,” Igor Zhovkva, the ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump leaves courts flat-footed: ‘It’s hard for me to keep up’
President Trump’s flood-the-zone strategy in the first month of his new presidency is catching the typically sluggish judiciary flat-footed. More than 50 lawsuits challenging major administration ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Trump’s plan for Gaza leaves Arab nations facing an impossible choice | Nesrine Malik
This mortifying dilemma goes to the very soul of the region - and its leaders have brought it on themselves. Arab states are in a bind. King Abdullah of Jordan squirmed in the Oval Office last ...The Guardian - 3d -
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this weekABC News - Feb. 9 -
Zelenskyy: Europe cannot guarantee Ukraine’s security without America
Exclusive: In extended interview with the Guardian, Ukraine’s president says he will offer US firms lucrative reconstruction contracts to try to get Trump onside. . If Donald Trump withdraws US ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
NATO Worries Grow That Europe Will Be Left Out of Talks to End War in Ukraine
President Trump has made it clear that he is pushing for an end to the war in Ukraine. The move has left Europe worried that it, and Ukraine, could be left out as he negotiates with Russia’s ...The New York Times - 6d -
Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security
Increasingly alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been working on a plan to send troops to Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with ...ABC News - 6d -
US demands Europe sets out arms and troops support for postwar Ukraine
Call comes as Emmanuel Macron plans Paris summit to discuss stepping up European support for KyivFinancial Times - 5d -
As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?
Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace deal. After three years of Russia’s attempt to occupy and annex Ukraine, the country continues to put up a fierce ...The Guardian - 4d -
Europe scrambles to respond as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talks
France to host emergency meeting as Washington and Moscow start negotiationsFinancial Times - 3d -
Left Out of Ukraine Talks, Europe Races to Organize a Response
The Trump administration’s push for direct negotiations with Russia without Ukraine’s involvement leaves the European allies with no clear role.The New York Times - 3d -
Europe at ‘turning point’ as leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine crisis
Ursula von der Leyen urges ‘emergency mindset’ in response to US decision to enter bilateral talks with Russia. Europe live – latest updates Europe’s security is “at a turning point”, the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europe consigned to kids’ table in Ukraine peace talks, says defence CEO
Decades of under-investment in military has left region isolated in US-Russia negotiations, says Rheinmetall chiefFinancial Times - 2d -
Why putting boots on the ground in Ukraine still divides Europe
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Ukraine and Europe made to sit outside as US and Russia sharpen their carving knives
In this back-to-the-future world, Russia is fully restored to the top table, while the US envoys outdo each other to praise Trump. Europe live – latest on Ukraine talks Ukraine was laid out on ...The Guardian - 2d -
A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
For Europe’s Right, Trump Stirs Caution Alongside Celebration
The American president’s threat of tariffs is not in the interest of Europe’s nationalist parties, who are just as eager to put their own countries first.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
TotalEnergies urges Europe to seek LNG deal with Trump
Chief executive Pouyanné said a long-term deal with the US was necessary to guarantee energy securityFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
How Europe responded to Trump’s talks with Putin
EU capitals expressed shock and alarm at Ukraine appearing to be cut out of talks to end warFinancial Times - Feb. 13
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