Trump's influence on Zelensky causes concern, as stated by Röttgen
In the ongoing standoff between the United States and Ukraine, a CDU foreign policy expert, Norbert Röttgen, has raised concerns about President Trump's stance towards Ukraine's territorial integrity.
According to Röttgen, Trump's position during US-led negotiations starting February 2025 was one of readiness to accept significant Kremlin demands, including allowing Russia to keep control over occupied Ukrainian regions, ruling out Ukrainian NATO membership, and even considering officially recognizing Russia’s 2014 seizure of Crimea. This conciliatory approach towards Russia on Ukraine’s territorial issues was highlighted by Röttgen and the Atlantic Council analysis.
However, by July 2025, Trump showed signs of frustration with Putin by setting deadlines for a ceasefire and authorizing arms sales to Ukraine’s European allies. This shift from outright concessions to applying pressure on Russia was noted by Röttgen, but the earlier readiness to compromise on Ukraine’s territorial integrity remains the key point of concern.
Röttgen's comments come as the meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House is scheduled for Monday. Zelensky can expect Trump to continue applying pressure for territorial concessions during this meeting, as Trump's actions and statements indicate a push for such concessions.
Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz has initiated and shaped a clear and united position among the Europeans regarding Ukraine. Europe must speed up its pace to defend its own security by supporting Ukraine, as stated by Röttgen. However, no specific details have been provided about the support Europe is expected to provide to Ukraine.
The situation between the US and Ukraine remains serious and tense. The meeting between Trump and Putin on Friday did not result in a ceasefire or peace agreement. The vice-chairman of the Union faction has stated that Putin wants to wipe Ukraine off the map, and the war in Ukraine is seen as successful according to this statement.
These developments underscore the urgent need for Europe to support Ukraine and defend its own security, as emphasized by Röttgen. As the situation continues to evolve, the focus remains on finding a peaceful resolution that respects Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
- The ongoing discussions about the US-Ukraine standoff, including war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation, have led to concerns among political experts like Norbert Röttgen, as they question President Trump's position on Ukraine's territorial integrity.
- The evolving situation between the US and Ukraine, marked by war-and-conflicts and politics, has prompted calls for Europe to accelerate its support for Ukraine's security, as highlighted by experts like Röttgen and various general-news reports.
