Why Europe fears the worst after Trump’s ‘excellent’ chat with Putin

This article discusses recent developments in EU politics and US-Russia relations. The EU’s agriculture commissioner warns against cutting farming subsidies to fund defense, while President Trump signals a reduced role in Ukraine peace talks, alarming European leaders who fear a more favorable stance towards Russia. Additionally, the European Commission plans to propose lowering a price cap on Russian oil during G7 meetings, but uncertainty surrounds US support for further sanctions following Trump’s conversation with Putin.