Die USA wollen ein rasches Ende des Ukraine-Kriegs durchsetzen. Ein erstes Treffen ohne Vertreter Kiews soll einen Grundstein dafür gelegt haben. Die Europäer sehen dringend weiteren Absprachebedarf.
Donald Trump accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the war in Ukraine, stating that peace could have been achieved earlier. Recent talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia excluded Ukraine, sparking criticism. Trump supports European-led peacekeeping missions but rules out US troop deployment. European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, emphasize the need for further discussions, particularly regarding the US's post-war role.