EU and Britain must step up and lead a coalition for peace in Ukraine
Donald Trump's approach to the Ukraine war marks a significant shift, characterized by paused military aid and skepticism about Ukraine's ability to fully recover lost territory. This change in US policy follows reported tensions between Trump, Vice-President Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. While supporters see Trump as an unconventional peacemaker challenging transatlantic alliances, critics view his actions as self-serving unilateralism.
Regardless of perspective, Trump's stance highlights Europe's over-reliance on American military guarantees. While Europe has focused on "de-risking" from China economically, less attention has been given to reducing dependence on the US for security. As Trump appears more interested in securing mineral deals than long-term security for Ukraine, and with China and India maintaining neutrality, Kyiv is compelled to seek support from the EU and Britain, potentially reshaping the geopolitical landscape.
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Donald Trump's approach to the Ukraine war marks a significant shift, characterized by paused military aid and skepticism about Ukraine's ability to fully recover lost territory. This change in US policy follows reported tensions between Trump, Vice-President Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. While supporters see Trump as an unconventional peacemaker challenging transatlantic alliances, critics view his actions as self-serving unilateralism.
Regardless of perspective, Trump's stance highlights Europe's over-reliance on American military guarantees. While Europe has focused on "de-risking" from China economically, less attention has been given to reducing dependence on the US for security. As Trump appears more interested in securing mineral deals than long-term security for Ukraine, and with China and India maintaining neutrality, Kyiv is compelled to seek support from the EU and Britain, potentially reshaping the geopolitical landscape.
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