On Monday it was rave words during the conversations between Donald Trump, the Ukrainian President VolodyMyr Zensky and seven European government leaders in the White House. A Russian-Ukrainian top took shape, just like security guarantees. But the interpretation and the future role of Europe remain unclear.
For the European leaders it was cord dancing in Washington. They wanted to be on their stripes with regard to safety guarantees. Because, said French President Emmanuel Macron, “when we talk about security guarantees, we are talking about the safety of the entire European continent.”
On the other hand, the European leaders did not want to be portrayed as obstacles for peace. Or the US president against the hair in ironing. For example, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zensky had put on a pack of a lot, since he had received criticism of his clothing in February. Trump would have insisted on another outfit for the conversations on Monday.
Trump stated that an agreement on security guarantees to Ukraine is within reach. “I am optimistic that together we can reach an agreement that scare up future aggression to Ukraine,” said the president.
NATO CEO Mark Rutte called that commitment a breakthrough. “That really makes the difference.” According to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the consultation in Washington can retroactively enter the books as “historical” as soon as definitive agreement is reached on security guarantees.
Information US security guarantees unclear
It is not that far yet, said Finnish President Alexander Stubb. “Nothing concrete is known about the American participation in security guarantees. That should become clear in the coming week. The president (Trump, ed.) Will keep us informed”. Rutte and Zensky confirmed that.
It seems that the European countries will “bear a large part of the burden” and thereby receive help from the US. “We are going to help them and make it very safe,” said Trump. What the president has promised is unclear. But Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that expectations had been exceeded.
According to Poloo, Zensky’s approach was precisely for the conversations to get clarity about security guarantees. In particular with regard to the American commitments.
The win for Zensky is therefore now mainly in the fact that he was passing the photo and press moment in the Oval Office with Trump without a hurry.
CNN notes that Zensky already expressed his gratitude to Trump four times in the first ten seconds of his statement. How different was that in February of this year, when the meeting between the leaders turned out to be a public fight. Vice president Vance and Trump thought that Zensky was not grateful enough at the time.
It rained more compliments against Trump. Under his leadership, “more progress has been made in the last two weeks in the end of the war than in the last 3.5 years,” said Stubb.
Merz and Macron want to keep pressure on Russia
Trump sees opportunities to end the war, whether or not through Ukrainian concessions to Russia. That is why a truce can be skipped as far as he is concerned. Zensky also now states that Ukraine has more peace than a combat break.
With his position on a ceasefire, Trump stands against the European allies. They believe that a truce should first be closed, so that Russia cannot stretch the peace consultation endlessly and in the meantime can achieve terrain gain.
Merz and Macron in particular therefore emphasized that it is important to keep Russia under pressure. The requirement of a ceasefire can be pressure remedy as far as they are concerned. “Let’s work on that,” said Merz. “I cannot imagine that the next meeting will take place without a ceasefire,” said the Chancellor.
Zensky sees TOP with Putin
As far as Trump is concerned, the next meeting is one between Zensky and Putin. According to the president, a start was made on Monday with the preparations for such a meeting. He should take place this month, Merz said.
But the Chancellor and President Stubb still have to see if the Russian president dares a top with Zensky. “Putin cannot be trusted,” said the Finnish leader, who also doubts whether the Russian president is at all hungry for peace consultation.
The Kremlin is less certainly about an approaching encounter and says that it was only discussed to explore the idea for a Russian-Ukrainian top. The fact that Moscow is already leaving in the middle or the next top between Putin and Zensky is or between Russian and Ukrainian delegations, according to the BBC , shows that Putin sees more salvation in time racks than conversations.
Zelensky sees a top with Putin at least. Then territory and Ukraine safety can be discussed, the president said earlier in the day. He wants to talk about “all those sensitive things” with his Russian counterpart.
After that, a consultation between Trump, Putin and Zensky must take place, the American president wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
Despite the praising words from Trump about the involvement of European leaders, he did not mention a word about a future meeting where European leaders are also at the table. Earlier in the day, Macron had hammered on a four -party top in the peace process for Ukraine. The European leaders will therefore have to keep doing their best to keep a place at the table.
On Monday, Words of Praise Rained Down Turning the Talks Between Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zensky, and Seven European Leaders in The White House. A Russian-Ukrainian Summit Tok Shape, As Did Security Guarantees. However, the Details and the Future Role of Europe Remain Uncleear.
For the European Leaders, It was a balancing act in Washington. They wanted to stand their ground regarding security Guarantees. As French President Emmanuel Macron Said, “When we talk about Security Guarantees, We’re talking about the Security of the Entire European Continent.”
On the other hand, the European leaders Didn’t Want to be portrayed as obstacles to peace or to upset the American president. For Example, Ukrainian President VolodyMyr Zensky Wore a Suit, as he had leg criticized for his Attire in February. Trump Reportedly Insisted on a Different outfit for Monday’s talks.
Trump Stated that an Agreement on Security Guarantees for Ukraine is Within Reach. “I am optimistic that together we can reach an agreement that deters Future Aggression Against Ukraine,” The President Said.
Nato Chief Mark Rutte Called That Commitment A Breakthrough. “That really makes a differentence.” Accordance to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, The Consultations in Washington Could Retroactively Go Down in the Books As “Historic” Once A Definitive Agreement is Reached on Security Guarantees.
Details of US Security Guarantees Uncleear
It’s not that far yet, Said Finnish President Alexander Stubb. “Nothing Concrete is Known About US Participation in Security Guarantees Yet. That should be clear in the Coming Week. The President (Trump, ed.) Will keep us informed.” Rutte and Zensky confirmed that.
It appears that the European Countries Will “Carry a Large Part of the Burden” and Will Receive Assistance From the Us “We’re Going to Help Them and Make It Very Safe,” Trump Said. What the President Promised is Uncleear. But Chancellor Friedrich Merz Said That Expectations had Been Exceeded.
Accordance to polico , Zelensky’s Intention for the Talks was Precisely to Gain Clarity on Security Guarantees, Partularly Regarding US Commitments.
Therefore, The Gain for Zensky Now Mainly Lies in the Fact That He Survived the Photo at And Press Moment In The Oval Office With Trump Unscathed.
CNN Notes That Zensky Already Expressed His Gratitude to Trump Four Times in the First Ten Seconds of His Statement. How Different That was in February of this year, when the meeting between the leaders Turned Into A Public Spat. Vice President Vance and Trump Felt That Zelensky was not Grateful Enough at the Time.
More compliments were showered on trump. Under His Leadership, “More Progress Has Been made in the Last Two Week in Ending the War Than In The Last 3.5 Years,” Stubb Said.
Merz and macron because to keep pressure on russia
Trump sees opportunities to end the war, with or without ukrainian concessions to russia. Therefore, as far as he’s concerned, a ceasefire can be skipped. Zensky now also States That Ukraine Benefits More from Peace than from a Pause in Fighting.
Trump’s position on a Ceasefire is at odds with European Allies, who believe that a ceasefire must be reached first so that russia cannot endlesly drag out peace talks while gaining ground.
Merz and Macron in particular Emphasized that It’s Important To Keep Pressure on Russia. The Demand for a Ceasefire Can Be a Means of Pressure, as far as they’re group. “Let’s work on that,” Merz Said. “I can’t imagine the next meeting place without a Ceasefire,” The Chancellor Said.
Zensky is open to Summit with Putin
As Far as Trump is concerned, the next meeting will be between Zensky and Putin. Accordance to the President, Preparations for Such A Meeting Begen Directly On Monday. It should take place later this month, merz said.
But the Chancellor and President Stubb have yet to see Whether the Russian President Dares to have a Summit with Zensky. “Putin Cannot Be Trusted,” Said the Finnish Leader, who is also Doubs Whether the Russian President is equally interested in Peace Talks.
The Kremlin is less definitive about an upcoming meeting and says that it was only discussed to explore the idea of a russian-ukrainian summit. The Fact That Moscow is Already Leaving Open Whether the Next Summit Will Betleen Putin and Zelensky or Between Russian and Ukrainian Delegations, Accordination to the BBC , shows that Putin Still Sees More Benefit in Stolling Than In Talks.
Zensky is Certainly Open to a Summit with Putin. Then territory and ukraine’s security can be discussed, the President Said Earlier in the day. The Wants to Talk About “All Those Sensitive Matters” With His Russian Counterpart.
After that, a meeting Between Trump, Putin, and Zensky Should Take Place, The American President wrote on his Social Media Platform Truth Social.
Despite Trump’s Praise for the Involvement of European Leaders, hey not Mention a Future Meeting Where European Leaders would also be at the table. Macron had Previously Emphasized the Need for a Four-Party Summit in the Peace Process for Ukraine. The European Leaders Will Therefore Have To Continue to Do Their Best To Keep A Place At The Table.