Trump takes responsibility for ending the war, Europe should not complain — Media.

Trump has started negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has announced that he has begun negotiations with Vladimir Putin regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine following their phone conversation. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset has already outlined the main provisions of a possible agreement, including the absence of Ukraine's NATO membership and not returning borders to 2014, reports The Telegraph. He also pointed out the necessity of security guarantees, which should be provided not by the US, but by other parties.

Unexpected decision from Europe

This decision will cause disappointment among European countries, as some capitals were not involved in discussions regarding the continent's future. However, this decision is not a surprise, as Europe has long neglected to pay enough attention to its defense.

Europe's responsibility

Since the Russian invasion in 2014, Europe has not shown sufficient determination regarding its security, relying on US financial support. But due to economic reasons, European countries, including the UK, are forced to reduce their military capabilities. At the same time, Russia continues to increase its defense spending. This indicates that Europe must take responsibility for its own security.

Constant failures of Europe

The invasion of Russia into Ukraine has demonstrated the need for Europe’s own defense, but this has not yet been realized. Many failures in Europe's approach to cooperation with Washington indicate a lack of a clear strategy that takes Europe's interests into account.