EU readies ‘plan B’ should Trump walk away from Ukraine talks

The EU is developing a “plan B” to maintain economic sanctions against Russia amid concerns that the Trump administration may abandon Ukraine peace talks for improved relations with Moscow. EU diplomat Kaja Kallas expressed worries about potential U.S. withdrawal from Ukraine and the implications for EU sanctions, especially if Hungary vetoes their renewal. While discussions on adjusting sanctions are ongoing, Kallas emphasized that no EU country would recognize Crimea as Russian, reinforcing that “Crimea is Ukraine” and urging the U.S. to exert pressure on Russia to end the conflict.

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