Tuesday briefing: Europe faces tough choices on Ukraine as US pursues own path
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European leaders met in Paris to address the shift in U.S. policy towards Ukraine under Donald Trump, emphasizing the urgency for European nations to take more security responsibility. The upcoming peace talks in Saudi Arabia between U.S. and Russian officials may hold significant implications, particularly as Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserts that any negotiations concerning Ukraine must consider its involvement. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer warns that proposals for deploying British and allied forces in Ukraine depend heavily on U.S. support, which is currently uncertain.
European leaders convened in Paris to evaluate the shift in U.S. Ukraine policy under Trump, amid rising calls for European nations to assume greater security responsibilities.
Today's preliminary peace talks in Saudi Arabia between U.S. and Russian officials suggest a significant turn in international relations amidst increasing tensions regarding Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's insistence, 'there can be no agreements about us without us,' highlights Ukraine's critical role in determining its own future in international negotiations.
The inability to secure substantial U.S. support raises concerns about the feasibility of proposals for British and European troop deployment in Ukraine, according to Keir Starmer.
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