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Trump Pushes for Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal as European Allies Brace for Strategic Realignment

Donald Trump’s negotiations with Vladimir Putin on Ukraine spark European efforts to bolster defense independence amidst NATO uncertainty.

  • Donald Trump has proposed a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, pressuring Ukraine to cede territory and accept a 30-day ceasefire, despite resistance from Kyiv and European allies.
  • European nations express alarm over Trump's alignment with Russia, viewing it as a potential unraveling of the transatlantic alliance and NATO's collective security guarantees.
  • Ukraine has denied reports of its forces being surrounded in Russian-controlled regions, while continuing to resist Russian advances in contested areas like Koursk.
  • European leaders, led by nations like France, Germany, and Poland, are accelerating discussions on creating a unified European defense strategy to reduce reliance on U.S. military support.
  • Vladimir Putin has set strict conditions for any ceasefire, including Ukraine's recognition of Russian-occupied regions and guarantees against NATO expansion, complicating peace efforts.
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