Trump Advocates European Role in Ukraine Conflict

President-elect Donald Trump has emphasized a strong focus on resolving the war in Ukraine over conflicts in the Middle East, expressing that Europe should take responsibility for troop deployments to support a ceasefire instead of the United States. In meetings with European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump reiterated that European countries should leverage their political influence to deter Chinese support for Russia. He has also voiced disapproval of Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied missiles against Russian territories, calling such actions 'crazy' and an unnecessary escalation. Trump's position on Ukraine marks a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy as he prepares to take office and aligns with his criticism of European countries not contributing enough to Ukraine's defense. The ongoing war has resulted in significant casualties, prompting Trump to call for a resolution to the conflict. His remarks come amidst a backdrop of heightened tensions, including reports of Russia preparing missile tests.