On Monday it was rave words during the conversations between Donald Trump, the Ukrainian President VolodyMyr Zensky and seven European leaders in the White House. A Russian-Ukrainian top was on the table, 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.
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.
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.
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 the Talks Between Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zensky, and Seven European Leaders at the White House. A Russian-Ukrainian Summit was on the table, as Were 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 Are Talking About the Security of the Entire European Continent.”
On the other hand, the European leaders did not 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 clothing in February. Trump Reportedly Insisted on a Different outfit for Monday’s talks.
Trump Stated that an Agreement on Security Guarantees To 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 the differentence.” Accordance to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, The Consultation in Washington Couldrectively Go Down in the Books as “Historic” As Soon as definitive Agreement is Reached on Security Guarantees.
Details of American Security Guarantees Uncleear
It’s not there yet, Said Finnish President Alexander Stubb. “Nothing concrete is Yet Known About American Participation in Security Guarantees. That should be warm in the Coming Week. The President (Trump, ed.) Will keep us informed.” Rutte and Zensky confirmed that.
It appears That the European Countries Will “Bear 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 Expectations had Been Exceededed.
The Gain for Zelensky is Therefore Mainly in the Fact that he survived the photo and press opportunity in the Oval Office with Trump Unscathed.
More compliments Rained down on Trump. Under His Leadership, “More Progress Has Been Made in Ending the War In The Last Two Week 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, Whether Through Ukrainian Concessions to Russia or Not. Therefore, as far as he is group, a Ceasefire can be skipped. Zensky also now States That Ukraine Benefits More from Peace than from a Pause in Fighting.
Trump’s position on a Ceasefire is opposed to that of the European Allies. They believe that a Ceasefire must first be concluded so that Russia Cannot endlesly Prolong The Peace Talks and Gain Ground in the Meantime.
In particular, Merz and Macron Emphasized that it is important to keep pressure on russia. The Demand for a Ceasefire Can Be a Means of Pressure as far as they are group. “Let’s work on that,” Merz Said. “I Cannot Imagine That the Next Meeting Will Take Place Without A Ceasefire,” Said the Chancellor.
Zensky Wants 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 this month, merz said.
But 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.
Zensky is Certainly Interested in a Summit with Putin. Then territory and ukraine’s security can be discussed, the President Said Earlier in the day. Hey Wants To Talk to His Russian Counterpart About “All Those Sensitive Issues.”
After that, a Consultation Between Trump, Putin, and Zensky Must Take Place, The American President wrote on his Social Media Platform Truth Social.
Despite Trump’s Praise for the Involvement of the European Leaders, hey not Mention a Future Meeting Where European Leaders would also be at the table. Macron had Earlier in the day Emphasized A Four-Party Summit in the Peace Process for Ukraine. So the European Leaders Will Have To Continue to Do Their Best To Keep A Place At The Table.