The deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to carve up Ukraine and oust Zelensky in the name of future “peace” was reportedly made well before the spectacular clash at the White House.
American diplomacy could give way to Russia not only in Ukraine, but in the whole of Central and Eastern Europe. This raises the urgency of greater autonomy for European allies.
Trump's submission to Putin endangers the entire European continent. In the face of American cynicism, Volodymyr Zelensky and his European partners must adopt a position of strength.