Senior US officials on their first visit to Europe last week left the impression that Washington was ready to embrace the Kremlin.
European leaders demand a role in US-Russia talks regarding the war in Ukraine, after the US and Russia suggested excluding Europe from negotiations. Concerns arose after US officials appeared to embrace Russia while questioning European security commitments. Some leaders propose a US security guarantee for Ukraine, while others emphasize the need for Ukraine's and the EU's active involvement in any peace agreement.
