International Apprehension Rises as Trump and Putin Conference; Orban Dismisses Ukraine Peace Declaration
The European Union (EU) continues to play a significant role in supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and in diplomatic efforts to resolve the war. This includes preparing security guarantees and potential deployment of allied troops in non-frontline zones to deter further Russian aggression, coordinated mostly by European countries like France and the UK.
The EU also remains Ukraine's major political and financial supporter, maintaining sanctions against Russia and diplomatic pressure. The EU leaders' statement reiterated Ukraine's right to decide its own future and stressed the need for an unconditional ceasefire and security guarantees in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Any diplomatic settlement, according to the EU leaders' statement, must safeguard the security interests of both Ukraine and Europe.
Regarding the Gaza conflict, the search results do not provide specific information about the EU's role or influence, particularly after Donald Trump's return to the US presidency in 2025. However, Trump's new term has seen the US step back from direct troop deployment to Ukraine, with European countries filling some of that role.
Trump’s administration has not significantly altered the EU's approach but has limited US ground involvement in Ukraine, effectively placing more frontline responsibility on European allies. Experts note that Russia's leader Putin is unlikely to pursue peace unless facing clear military defeat, suggesting that diplomatic solutions remain complex.
In terms of public perception, Ukrainians still expect the EU to play a key role in ending the conflict and hope for EU integration, though expectations have softened somewhat compared to earlier years of the war. Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized EU leaders for setting conditions on a meeting they were not invited to, while Orban's Hungary withheld its support for the EU statement regarding the meeting between Trump and Putin.
In summary, the EU leads major diplomatic, economic, and military support efforts for Ukraine, including planning for allied troop deployments in support roles. The US under Trump limits ground troops but supports security guarantees in coordination with Europe. Ukrainian public opinion still sees the EU as central to ending the war and future EU membership, although optimism has decreased. There is no detailed recent public information about the EU’s role in Gaza conflicts after Trump’s return in the current search results.
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