Trump's Bold Words on Europe and Ukraine
Donald Trump, the US President, has some strong words for European leaders. He thinks they are not doing enough to handle big problems like migration and the war in Ukraine.
Trump's Views on Europe's Role
In a chat with Politico, he said European countries are "weak" and not taking charge. He even suggested that the US might help Ukraine less if things don't change.
Trump believes Russia has the upper hand in the Ukraine war. He thinks Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, should make some compromises to end the fighting. But Zelensky is not giving in.
Zelensky says Ukraine and Europe are working hard on a peace plan and are ready to share it with the US.
UK's Downing Street Disagrees
The UK's Downing Street disagrees with Trump's views. They say Europe is doing a lot, like leading on sanctions and supporting peace talks. Zelensky also posted on X, saying Ukraine is ready to talk about ending the war.
Trump's Criticism of Europe
Trump thinks Europe talks a lot but doesn't do much. He says the war keeps going because of this. Ukraine is getting ready to present a new peace plan to the White House.
Ukraine does not want to give up any land and is asking Europe and NATO for help.
Trump also said, without proof, that Zelensky is the main reason peace talks are not working. He claims Ukrainian negotiators like the US-backed plan, but Zelensky hasn't even read it.
Trump's National Security Strategy
This is not the first time Trump has criticized Europe. His new National Security Strategy talks about Europe's possible "civilizational erasure."
- Russia liked this strategy, saying it matches their views.
- Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said some parts are not okay from a European perspective.
