European leaders are sending mixed signals: publicly discussing peace but simultaneously pushing for more military support and investment in Ukraine. Any agreement Trump or Putin might reach risks sabotage by European powers or Ukraine itself, making genuine progress difficult. Still, top-level diplomacy—Trump engaging directly with Putin—has positive optics, may pressure Europeans and Zelensky, and could help isolate hawkish European elements if Washington-Moscow relations improve. Holding off planned NATO arms shipments to Ukraine is cited as a potential show of goodwill to encourage Russian engagement.
Deep Dive guest host Gary Villapiano talks with 21st Century Wire editor Patrick Henningsen about what the Alaska meeting really meant, and what will (or won’t) happen next. Watch:
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