Europe Left in the Dark About Trump and Putin's Private Discussions
Europe is left speculating about the true content of the extended conversation between the US and Russian leaders. Vladimir Putin's promise to cease attacks on Ukrainian energy and infrastructure appears to be a strategic ploy, complicating the situation for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's goal to "stop the killing" and negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine clashes with Putin's steadfast stance. Surprisingly, the US president seems oblivious to this conflict. Recently, he informed Ukraine's leaders that they would not receive any more US weapons or intelligence unless they agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, which they subsequently accepted.