US officials have told their European counterparts that the European Union will have to be involved in any Ukraine peace agreement given that Russia wants relief from sanctions imposed by the bloc as part of a deal, people familiar with the matter said.
US officials are reassuring European allies that the EU will be involved in any Ukraine peace agreement, as Russia seeks relief from EU-imposed sanctions. The US emphasizes stopping the fighting and discussing security arrangements for Ukraine. This outreach aims to alleviate European concerns about the US making deals without their participation. Trump has largely excluded Europe from conversations with Ukraine and Russia, leading to fears of weakened security.
