Europe Sidelined as U.S. and Russia Hold Secret Ukraine Talks Without Its Input
Europe’s political landscape is shifting as non-establishment parties gain support, driven more by ideological slogans than strategic decisions on defence. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes talks between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine continue, with no direct European involvement in recent negotiations. The discussions remain largely out of public view, even as tensions persist.
In recent days, no European government has held official direct talks with Russian leadership regarding the Ukraine crisis. Instead, the U.S. has led negotiations, while the EU and individual European states have met in Geneva with American and Ukrainian officials to discuss adjustments to a U.S.-proposed peace plan. Russia and the U.S. are both engaging in what analysts call 'quiet diplomacy,' keeping key exchanges private.
The lack of direct European engagement in recent talks leaves the continent’s role in the Ukraine crisis uncertain. With non-establishment parties rising across Europe and economic challenges looming, future defence policies may face delays or revisions. The outcome of the U.S.-led negotiations will likely determine whether tensions de-escalate or persist.
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