According to Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy, Europe will not be involved in peace talks, following a U.S. request for contributions to security guarantees for Kyiv. The U.S. has prioritized other issues and is positioning European allies in NATO to lead in the region.

There are concerns in Europe about being excluded from a peace deal favoring Russia. Despite reassurances from the U.S., European leaders insist on being part of the negotiations. They emphasized the need for European unity and action.

While the U.S. questionnaire prompted discussions on European military deployment, France and Poland consider informal meetings, and NATO calls on European nations to enhance defense spending and present concrete proposals.

Proposed strategies for Ukraine peace talks include territorial concessions from Russia and targeting Putin's oil revenues. President Zelenskiy advocates for a European army for enhanced security and autonomy. The evolving U.S.-Europe relationship is reshaping international dynamics.