Trump's Putin Preference Threatens Fair Ukraine Peace Deal, EU Fears

EU officials worry that President Trump's apparent personal preference for Putin over Zelenskyy could undermine efforts to broker a fair peace settlement in Ukraine. The concern reflects 20 months of strain in transatlantic relations and skepticism about whether Trump will pressure Russia equitably. European leaders fear the conflict resolution will favour Moscow's interests over Ukraine's.

Byte's take

Trump's Ukraine diplomacy risks becoming a Putin monologue if personal preference replaces hard-nosed negotiation. EU officials fear asymmetrical U.S.