The end of the Ukraine-Russia war: how Europeans perceive the Trump administration as an obstacle to a peace plan in the 21st century
The urgency reflects a deadline: Trump gave his team 100 days to find a deal after reengaging with Putin in February. Russia has delayed, though it has signaled openness to a ceasefire.
“I think the [Trump] administration’s soft response reflects the continuation of their current policy,” Zelenskyy said. I believe they believe that this type of diplomacy will bring an end to the war.
Asked about President Trump’s statement calling Russia’s deadly Palm Sunday strike on the northeastern of Sumy “a mistake,” Zelenskyy declined to criticize Trump and pointed out that Rubio had condemned the strike. Ukraine’s president did add that European leaders were far more forceful in their condemnation, slamming Russia for a strike that killed 35 civilians and injured 100.
Zelenskyy said it’s very dangerous because he’s unconsciously spreading Russian narratives. He doesn’t have a mandate to discuss Ukrainian territories because our territory is ours.
The top diplomats of the US, Germany, the UK andUkraine were in Paris for talks with the French President to try and save Europe’s alliance with the Trump administration.
Everyone wants peace. A robust and sustainable peace,” Macron said while meeting the U.S. delegation at Élysée Palace. “The question is about phasing.”
“Very productive meetings at Elysee Palace on efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war,” Kellogg wrote on the social media platform X, along with a photograph of himself with Ukraine’s representatives.
PARIS — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that President Trump will walk away from peace talks with Russia and Ukraine in a matter of days if no progress is made.
Ukrainians have criticized Witkoff for statements made to Fox News that a potential peace deal could center on the status of five Ukrainian territories. In the year of 2015, the southern region of Crimean was annexed by the Kremlin, and since then, it has partially occupied other parts of the country.
European capitals perceive the Trump administration is favoring Russia over Ukraine as an obstacle to a peace plan involving the US, the European Union and Russia.
“I think the key question right now is when and how the Europeans will say to Trump ‘OK, you can have a deal with Putin but it’s our duty not to respect it.”
Rubio, Vance, and Rome: the U.S. at the end of the Cold War, a rejoinder
His remarks contrasted with the positive attitude of the Vice President in Rome who was optimistic that recent developments could lead to an end to the war. Following a meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister, Vance said that they did feel optimistic.
Speaking after a day of negotiations in Paris, Rubio said the administration won’t let talks “drag on for weeks or months” and will pivot to other priorities if efforts stall.
One person died in the northeastern city of SUMy after a bakery Producing Easter cakes was struck by a drone.
It was too early to work out security guarantees and other decisions in the U.S. peace framework, according to Rubio. He welcomed further European participation, and called the Paris talks positive. A follow-up meeting is planned in London next week.