The planned meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska has triggered apprehension within Europe. The core concern revolves around the anticipated outcomes of the meeting. Europe believes the meeting could be unproductive, mainly due to the divergence in interests between Trump and Europe. The potential encounter in Alaska casts a shadow of uncertainty over both Ukraine and Europe. As a result, Europe has initiated intensive discussions, stressing that Ukraine should have the authority to negotiate with Russia and that Ukraine’s sovereignty should not be undermined. If Trump bows to Putin’s terms, the EU will provide assistance to Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. This situation raises the risk of a full-scale war.
During the three-year war, Russia has occupied a significant area of Ukraine. Reports from July 22 indicate that Russia controls 115,440 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory. There are concerns that Trump might agree to Putin’s conditions and may pressure Ukraine to cede its land. This has caused concern among European nations. They are asserting that Ukraine alone should have the right to deal with Russia, that Zelensky should be involved in the negotiations, and that Ukraine’s sovereignty should not be compromised while also ensuring a ceasefire isn’t imposed. Despite this, Trump claims it is unnecessary to include Zelensky in the talks.