Europe has pledged to defend Ukraine amid growing concerns about the future of US involvement in the conflict. A recent emergency summit meeting in London brought together top European NATO countries and Canada, with a clear message that Europe must now take the lead in securing a just peace deal for Ukraine.
However, there is still uncertainty surrounding the level of American support for Ukraine’s cause. Some fear that without Donald Trump’s backing, Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidency may be under threat. A recent incident at the White House, where J.D. Vance set a trap for the Ukrainian president by declining to flatter him, has raised eyebrows about the deteriorating relationship between Washington and Kiev.
Meanwhile, signs of progress are emerging on the conflict’s longest front line. The leader of Turkey’s Kurdish rebels has called for his group to disband, potentially paving the way for an end to one of the world’s longest-standing conflicts.
In other news, Swedish businesses have been targeted by bombing campaigns, with young teens making a quick buck from selling explosive devices online. As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Europe and the US will navigate this complex and ever-changing landscape.
Source: https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/03/02/europe-vows-to-defend-ukraine-but-prays-for-trumps-support