Tag #Secret Talks

How do the reported and rumored contacts between Putin and Trump affect European perceptions of US foreign policy and the ongoing war in Ukraine?

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's ambiguous statements regarding undisclosed Putin-Trump communications raise concerns about the transparency of US-Russia relations. This lack of transparency, coupled with Trump's past comments about the benefits of such contacts, has created uncertainty and anxiety among European allies who fear potential compromises on their interests. The potential for a third call highlights the precarious nature of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the potential for back-channel negotiations.