Trump and Putin: Shocking turn in the Ukraine conflict!

Trump and Putin: Shocking turn in the Ukraine conflict!

N/A - On May 20, 2025, Donald Trump praised a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which caused horror in Europe. This revelation comes at a critical time because European leaders such as Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer try to move Trump to a harder attitude towards Russia. But after a two-hour conversation with Putin, Trump gave up his position and now described Russia as an "important trade and business partner".

European reactions

The reactions to Trump's attitude are different. The EU Foreign Minister has decided to comply with the 17th EU sanction package against Russia, while preparations for another package that affects the energy and banking sector are already in full swing. The uncertainty about the support of EU countries close to Russia such as Hungary remains an issue that challenges the unity of the EU. Trump, on the other hand, has announced that it would make a veto against a US sanction package and expresses itself vague about possible US sanctions.

In this context, European voices warn of the consequences that Trump's agenda could have on geopolitical stability. The last 76 years of transatlantic security have been shaped by a strong commitment to a rule -based international order. Trump's actions, including the undermining of NATO's collective defense strategy, strengthen the concerns about the security of Europe. European leaders are trying to maintain relationships with Trump to have an impact on negotiations with Putin, while at the same time emphasizing the need to strengthen Ukraine regardless of American support.

NATO and European defense

NATO has been faced with the challenge since 2014 to ensure credible deterrence and defense. This requires adjustments to military forces, command structures and decision -making processes. After the Cold War, the focus has changed to crisis management, and it is crucial that the NATO countries reform their military capacities in order to react appropriately to the threats from Russia.

Military mobility remains a central concern, with problems with civilian infrastructure and national agreements stand in the way of rapid troops in the event of a crisis. Political bodies such as the North Atlantic Council are becoming more important, and NATO's credibility depends heavily on the ability to ensure quick reactions to threats.

The current geopolitical situation requires that the European countries develop an independent security strategy in order to resolve the challenges of Russia. Capitulation before Trump's agenda could lead to increased Russian dominance in Eastern Europe in the long term.