Donald Trump criticized European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, for their talks over Ukraine, launching a furious attack on Volodymyr Zelensky for saying a peace deal is far away. Despite UK MPs urging to shun Trump, Sir Keir emphasized America’s importance in peace efforts. Trump threatened to withdraw military aid to Ukraine and questioned the strength of European leaders in dealing with Russia, deepening the diplomatic crisis after Zelensky was bullied in the White House.
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Europe has a weaker hand than it thinks on Ukraine
European leaders have adopted the term "coalition of the willing" while convening to support Ukraine, a shift marked by irony given their previous inaction during the Iraq invasion. Despite meetings among 30 nations and promises of military aid, the coalition's effectiveness is undermined by insufficient troop commitments, funding challenges, and a lack of political will among European populations regarding troop deployments. Leaders should prioritize feasible initiatives such as aiding Ukraine in building its military and...
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