Ukraine talks: Trump and Putin without Europe-alarm level red!

Ukraine talks: Trump and Putin without Europe-alarm level red!

In the middle of the tense situation in Ukraine, governments in Europe are calling for advice. On Monday, France gathers several European heads of state to discuss the future of Ukraine and security in Europe. After a surprising move by US President Donald Trump, who led a one-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin without prior coordination with European partners, the concerns are great. Trump announced that he has agreed with Putin an “immediate” start of negotiations, which alerted the western allies. Many fear that both Ukraine and the Europeans could remain outside in these conversations, such as vienna.at reported.

summit in Paris and conversations in Saudi Arabia

The informal summit in Paris, which among other things, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the heads of Great Britain, Italy and other European countries are invited, should address the challenges for collective security. French consultants emphasize the need that Europe has to do more for its security. This is in the context of the intensive diplomatic efforts made by the tours in Europe and the USA to ensure that the security interests of Ukraine are appropriately represented, such as Tageschau.de reported. In the meantime, talks are also planned in Saudi Arabia, in which US representatives and Russians take part, but without Ukrainian government officials. The exact details of these conversations are still unclear.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need to involve Ukraine and European partners in future negotiations. He found that real negotiations are still standing and demanded that the voice of Ukraine, as the attacked country, have to be heard. The possible role of Saudi Arabia in peace negotiations is also the topic because France's President Emmanuel Macron has contacted the Saudi crown prince. The complex bundle of international conversations shows the urgency to find a solution to the ongoing conflict.