Europe Grapples with Looming Trump-Putin Summit: Fears of Ukraine Deal and Alliance Rift
Europe Grapples with Looming Trump-Putin Summit: Fears of Ukraine Deal and Alliance Rift European capitals are gripped by apprehension as a swiftly announced summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump approaches. Concerns are mounting that Putin aims to strategically divide the transatlantic alliance and dictate terms for Ukraine, potentially leaving Europe marginalized. Diplomatic sources, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the situation, expressed deep unease, fearing Europe could become a mere ‘footnote in history.’ A…