EU Leaders Express Skepticism Over Trump's Ukraine Peace Talks with Putin

Recent discussions between U.S. representatives and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a settlement in Ukraine have raised significant concerns among European leaders. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed frustration over being excluded from the talks, EU policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that any agreement made without Europe would be doomed to fail. European lawmakers criticized former President Trump for sidelining European interests, stating that Europe must enhance its defenses and support for Ukraine independently. The negotiations have been compared to historical instances where powerful nations decided the fate of weaker ones without their input. This situation has sparked skepticism about the U.S.'s commitment to its allies in Europe amidst ongoing tensions with Russia. The lack of Ukrainian representation in these discussions underscores the complex dynamics of international diplomacy in the region.