Europe Alarmed by U.S.-Russia Peace Talks Exclusion

European leaders convened in Paris for emergency talks in response to the U.S.'s exclusion of Europe from peace talks with Russia over Ukraine's future, leading to concerns about the reliability of the U.S. as an ally. This move by the Trump administration, which included discussions with Russian officials in Riyadh, has alarmed European nations, prompting discussions on the potential deployment of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed readiness to send British troops as part of a peacekeeping mission, highlighting the security challenges facing Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron initiated the meeting, which included leaders from key EU nations and the UK, to address their security and diplomatic strategies. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed the necessity of European participation in the peace talks, accusing them of perpetuating conflict. This situation underscores the strained transatlantic relations and Europe's quest for a more autonomous security policy.