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EU presidents ‘trembling’ due to Putin-Trump phone call
(MENAFN) European leaders are deeply concerned ahead of a scheduled phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, as the two are set to discuss a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict, German tabloid Bild reported on Tuesday.
Trump has confirmed that he will speak with Putin for the second time since taking office, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also verified that the conversation would take place.
According to Bild, the call could shape “the future of Ukraine and possibly all of Europe,” potentially altering the security landscape of the continent. This prospect has created a sense of alarm among EU capitals.
Countries bordering Russia—Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are particularly uneasy, fearing the discussion could lead to a reduction in U.S. military presence in the region and embolden Moscow in the coming years.
France and the UK, which have been advocating for the deployment of European peacekeepers to Ukraine despite Russia’s strong opposition, are also preparing for what Bild described as “the worst possible Trump-Putin pact.” The paper speculated that if Trump were to shift U.S. policy away from supporting Ukraine, major EU powers could step in, increasing tensions with both Moscow and Washington.
On Tuesday, Trump posted on X that he was “very much” looking forward to his conversation with Putin, reiterating that the conflict in Ukraine “must end now.” He also noted that while progress had been made in negotiations with Russia, significant issues remained unresolved.
The U.S. president previously stated that the call would address territorial disputes between Moscow and Kiev, as well as concerns regarding nuclear power plants affected by the conflict.
Meanwhile, Peskov declined to share details about the planned discussion, emphasizing that talks between the two leaders should not be disclosed in advance.
Trump has confirmed that he will speak with Putin for the second time since taking office, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also verified that the conversation would take place.
According to Bild, the call could shape “the future of Ukraine and possibly all of Europe,” potentially altering the security landscape of the continent. This prospect has created a sense of alarm among EU capitals.
Countries bordering Russia—Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are particularly uneasy, fearing the discussion could lead to a reduction in U.S. military presence in the region and embolden Moscow in the coming years.
France and the UK, which have been advocating for the deployment of European peacekeepers to Ukraine despite Russia’s strong opposition, are also preparing for what Bild described as “the worst possible Trump-Putin pact.” The paper speculated that if Trump were to shift U.S. policy away from supporting Ukraine, major EU powers could step in, increasing tensions with both Moscow and Washington.
On Tuesday, Trump posted on X that he was “very much” looking forward to his conversation with Putin, reiterating that the conflict in Ukraine “must end now.” He also noted that while progress had been made in negotiations with Russia, significant issues remained unresolved.
The U.S. president previously stated that the call would address territorial disputes between Moscow and Kiev, as well as concerns regarding nuclear power plants affected by the conflict.
Meanwhile, Peskov declined to share details about the planned discussion, emphasizing that talks between the two leaders should not be disclosed in advance.
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