Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks a Role in Any Russia-Ukraine Talks

Europe is pushing to have greater involvement in any future Russia-Ukraine negotiations, wary that Donald Trump could shape terms directly with little European input. Analysts say the priority is preventing an outcome that leaves Ukraine’s security needs uncertain or undermines NATO cohesion. Coverage around early trilateral diplomacy emphasizes that unresolved core issues—especially land/Donbas terms and “security guarantees”—make a narrow, deal-by-decree approach unlikely to satisfy Kyiv or Europe. Europe’s stake remains central to its strategy and credibility.