From POLITICO · · 1m 50s
Trump's security plan for Europe meets skepticism
European leaders fear a Trump administration proposal for new talks with Russia could sideline the continent and embolden Putin.
In brief
European leaders fear a Trump administration proposal for new talks with Russia could sideline the continent and embolden Putin. European capitals are skeptical of a Trump administration proposal for a new European security arrangement with Russia, fearing it sidelines the continent and strengthens Putin. Originally…
Trump proposes new European security deal
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a big, beautiful agreement after meeting Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The plan would involve more than Ukraine and possibly all of Europe.
“It's going to involve more than Ukraine, and I could even say it might involve all of Europe.”
Kushner outlines five goals for the plan
Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner said the arrangement would include permanent security consultations, reliable crisis communications, greater military transparency, reciprocal measures to reduce escalation risks, and an enduring framework for long-term European security and…
“Permanent security consultations, reliable crisis communications, greater military transparency, reciprocal measures to reduce escalation risks, and an enduring framework for long-term European security and stability.”
NATO allies were not briefed in advance
NATO diplomats were not told about the American plans beforehand. POLITICO spoke to twelve NATO diplomats, EU envoys and European government officials, all of whom were granted anonymity to speak freely on the sensitive issue.
EU foreign policy chief rejects the proposal
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Friday that Europe already has a security architecture in place through NATO and the European Union.
“Putin does not have a veto over European security.”
European leaders demand a seat at the table
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said Europe must have a seat at the table in negotiations on peace in Ukraine and the future European security architecture.
“Europe must have a seat at the table in negotiations on peace in Ukraine and the future European security architecture.”
Concerns about U.S. troop review loom large
Some NATO allies fear the U.S.may tie its new initiative to an upcoming review of American troops in Europe, expected in December.
“That's the elephant in the room.”
EU leaders to discuss Ukraine at Dublin meeting
An informal gathering of EU leaders in Dublin next week was intended to focus on AI, but developments in Ukraine could overshadow the talks.Working-level meetings on a Ukraine peace deal are underway, with U.S.
At a glance
European capitals are skeptical of a Trump administration proposal for a new European security arrangement with Russia, fearing it sidelines the continent and strengthens Putin.
