geopolitics2 hours ago
Europe Weighs Direct Talks with Putin as US-Ukraine Rift Deepens Over Energy and NATO
European leaders are exploring direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, potentially offering territorial concessions in exchange for NATO membership guarantees. This shift follows a sharp deterioration in US-Ukraine relations, triggered by Trump’s push for an energy truce with Moscow and his opposition to Ukraine’s NATO accession. While Europe seeks to assert independence from Washington, analysts warn that this move may signal capitulation to Russian pressure rather than a genuine strategic pivot.