Europe Fears 'Ugly Deal' as Trump Pushes to End Ukraine War Without Weakening Russia

Dec 02, 2025 03:47 pm CST

As Donald Trump advances efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, European leaders worry about a potential settlement that fails to weaken Russia and may jeopardize continental security. The absence of European representatives in U.S.-Ukraine-Russia negotiations highlights Europe's limited leverage despite providing billions in aid to Ukraine, while concerns grow about NATO's future and possible Russian territorial gains.