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Trump and Putin both blame Europe as Ukraine peace effort languishes

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🗞️ Driving the news: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are both blaming Europe for the stalled progress in Ukraine peace negotiations, three weeks after their summit in Alaska
Trump criticized European leaders in a recent call for continuing to fund Russia’s war through energy purchases, while Putin accused Europe of spreading “hysteria” over security concerns
Despite talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies, Trump has not committed to sanctions against Russia or China, leaving the peace process in a diplomatic impasse

🔭 The context: Trump’s call with European leaders comes amid rising transatlantic frustration over energy flows and security coordination
Since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries have taken steps to cut reliance on Russian energy — including a ban on maritime oil imports — yet some energy flows continue
Meanwhile, Russia is using familiar tactics to sow division among NATO allies, while attempting to cast Ukraine and the West as obstructing peace

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The ongoing conflict continues to destabilize global energy markets and delays reconstruction in Ukraine, a process that could integrate greener infrastructure
Russia's manipulation of fossil fuel exports highlights the urgency for Europe to accelerate its transition to renewable energy
Any delay in peace prolongs the environmental toll of war, including emissions from military activity and damage to Ukraine’s ecosystems and infrastructure

⏭️ What's next: The U.S. remains central to any meaningful Ukraine peace settlement, but Trump’s inconsistent strategy has raised doubts about American commitment
A pledge from 26 countries to form a peacekeeping force offers limited hope, contingent on a ceasefire — which appears distant amid Russia’s obstruction and lack of trust from Ukraine
European leaders continue working on long-term security guarantees, with France proposing an “American safety net” 
The likelihood of direct Putin-Zelensky talks remains low, and the absence of a comprehensive plan from Trump may stall progress further

💬 One quote: “Whatever his decision is, we’ll either be happy about it, or unhappy. And if we’re unhappy about it, you’ll see things happen,” – Donald Trump, on Putin’s pending response to peace proposals

📈 One stat: Russia received €1.1 billion from EU fuel sales in one year — a figure Trump cited to argue that Europe continues to fund Moscow’s war effort

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