"Some European leaders feel sidelined as US mediation takes Russian priorities into consideration. After years of support from the United States for the Ukraine war to continue as long as it takes, the Trump administration is now pushing to end Europe's war quickly and imperfectly. While details are still under negotiation, they include issues such as ensuring Ukraine never joins NATO and Russia's control over about 20 percent of Ukraine."
"While details are still under negotiation, they include issues such as ensuring Ukraine never joins NATO and Russia's control over about 20 percent of Ukraine. To understand the implications for Europe, the US and their relations, host Steve Clemons speaks with Kurt Volker, Trump's former special representative for Ukraine negotiations, and retired Colonel Heino Klinck, former director of US Army international affairs."
European leaders report feeling sidelined as United States mediation incorporates Russian priorities into proposed settlement terms. The Trump administration proposes ending the Ukraine war quickly and imperfectly after years of supporting prolonged resistance. Proposed concessions reportedly include permanently barring Ukraine from NATO and recognizing Russian control over roughly 20 percent of Ukrainian territory. Negotiations on these details remain ongoing. The shifts in US policy raise questions about long-term Euro-American strategic alignment, the security guarantees available to Ukraine, and the political effects across NATO and European capitals. Allies are assessing diplomatic and military implications and potential responses.
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