Trump, Putin and Europe

Europe is cautiously optimistic about Trump’s Ukraine comments
Donald Trump wasted no time in rattling Europeans’ nerves over threats of taking Greenland and opening trade wars. But there’s a surprising case in which Europe is cautiously optimistic: Ukraine.
Zelenskiy urges Trump to be on Ukraine's side, says Putin not afraid of Europe
Ukraine needed broader security guarantees and Russian President Vladimir Putin was not afraid of Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Fox News in an interview in which he urged U.S. President Donald Trump to be on Ukraine's side.
Zelenskyy praises Trump for 'just and fair' rhetoric toward Russia: 'Exactly what Putin is afraid of'
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy tells 'Hannity' why he's in favor of President Donald Trump's rhetoric toward Russia.
Zelenskyy accuses Putin of being 'afraid' of peace talk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Vladimir Putin of being “afraid” after Putin refused to engage in peace talks and questioned his legitimacy.
Zelenskiy hopes Europe, US will be involved in Ukraine peace talks
By Max Hunder KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes Europe and the United States will be involved in any talks about ending his country's war with Russia, he told reporters on Saturday.
Zelenskyy hails Trump's tough stance on Putin, urges turning words into action
This is exactly what Putin is afraid of. He doesn't want strong Trump supporting Ukraine because it would be a strong Ukraine," he said, noting that Ukraine has regained 50% of the Russian-occupied territory since the full-scale invasion began.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin rejects talks with Zelensky as North Korean cannon deployed
Russian president Vladimir Putin has refused to directly engage with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in any upcoming talks to end the war in Ukraine. At such a critical moment in US history, we ...
Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there's a cease-fire. But would Russia accept?
Europe considers stationing thousands of troops in Ukraine in the case of a cease-fire with Moscow to serve as a deterrent ...
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Ukraine has common values with Europe, but we need to develop style, form of communication - MoC
Ukraine's unity with Europe is not only historically based, but also can be traced in the fundamental documents of Europe, ...
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Securing Ukraine’s Future: What Should the United States Do?
As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looms, President Donald Trump and his administration are working toward bringing the war to a swift end. Five experts lay out recommendations ...
Europe Can’t Defend Ukraine Without Help From the US
Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union.
NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday urged the United States to keep supplying Ukraine with weapons to fight ...
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Standoff at Ukrainian Procurement Agency Threatens to Disrupt Weapons Supply
Ukraine’s defense minister fired the head of a state agency that acquired over $7 billion in armaments last year, citing “unsatisfactory” results. But, the official vowed to remain. By ...
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Partners in Peacemaking: How the United States and Europe Can End the War in Ukraine
It would be easy for President Donald Trump to exclude his European counterparts from peace negotiations to end the war in ...
EU’s Kallas Pushes Back Against Trump for Saying Europe Lags Behind US on Ukraine Aid
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump for saying ...
What our region can learn from Europe’s failure with Putin
While directing his critique at Europe, Keir Giles usefully illuminates the wider malaise afflicting other nations in coming ...