Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit

European leaders are tentative about their upcoming meeting with Putin, after a call with Trump

European leaders expressed cautious optimism today after a call with Trump ahead of the Putin summit. The call focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the increased Russian military build-up near the Ukrainian border. Trump reportedly pushed for the Europeans to increase their gas imports from Russia, and to work towards a swift resolution to the Ukraine crisis. The leaders of Europe expressed hope that the upcoming Putin summit will contribute to multilateral efforts to resolve the crisis.

Putin's Military Build-up

The Russian president's decision to build up military forces near the Ukrainian border has European leaders worried. This comes at a time when Trump has been putting pressure on European leaders to increase their dependence on Russian gas imports. This has led to concerns that Trump's unconventional foreign policy attitude will undermine European sovereignty and create more diplomatic challenges in the future.

The Multilateral Approach

European leaders remain hopeful that the Putin summit will provide an opportunity to discuss and find a solution to the Ukraine crisis through multilateral diplomacy. They recognize that the potential consequences of the Russian military build-up are significant and could lead to a regional conflict with global implications.