The "Peace Plan" between Russia and Ukraine faces another twist, with Europe giving a "strong" response to Trump's criticism
According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Trump criticized the "declining" European countries and their "weak" leaders, stating that European countries have failed to control the immigration issue and have not taken decisive action to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, accusing Europeans of letting Kyiv fight until "exhausted." He also said that Russia has an "advantage" in the conflict, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy needs to "start accepting reality." Some comments say that Trump's remarks have further worsened the tense relations between the US and Europe.
AFP said that his statements further strengthened the "unusual criticism" of Europe in the US National Security Strategy report released last week. "Politico" Europe edition said that the European Commission spokesperson made a "strong" response on the 9th, saying, "We are very pleased and grateful to have excellent leaders." UK Prime Minister Starmer said on the 10th that he sees a "strong Europe."
An American media outlet said that Zelenskyy has been conducting intensive diplomatic activities in Europe this week, but Washington's increasingly confrontational attitude towards Europe has raised doubts about whether the latter can play a role in the negotiations of the Russia-Ukraine "peace plan." The UK's Financial Times disclosed on the 10th that the US has recently pressured Zelenskyy to respond quickly to the "peace plan" so that an agreement can be reached with Russia before Christmas……
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