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Trump could be about to sell out Ukraine. Europe must get its act together, fast | Paul Taylor
The article argues that Donald Trump may pursue a deal with Vladimir Putin that rewards Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while sidelining Kyiv and European governments. It says such an agreement could reshape European security and that Europe needs to coordinate quickly to influence negotiations.
The author points to possible Russian control of occupied Ukrainian territory, sanctions relief and limits on Nato’s future reach or deployments as potential terms. Trump could press Ukraine by restricting intelligence and military support, while Europe has leverage through frozen Russian assets and sanctions; the article says European leaders are instead arguing over who should represent them in talks.
In short
- Trump may seek a Ukraine deal directly with Putin.
- Potential terms could include territory and sanctions relief for Russia.
- Europe has financial and diplomatic leverage but is divided.
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