By: Zahid Ghani Chohan
TWA
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According to Ukrainian officials, President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Brussels today after London, followed by a visit to Rome, where he will hold consultations with European Union (EU) and NATO leaders on the latest developments in the Russia–Ukraine war. These meetings are taking place at a time when recent talks between the United States and Ukraine in Miami ended without any agreement, highlighting growing diplomatic uncertainty.
Trump’s Allegation: “Zelensky Has Not Read the U.S. Plan”
Donald Trump has claimed that President Zelensky has not yet reviewed the U.S. proposal, which outlines a new framework for ending the war. Trump said he was “somewhat disappointed,” a remark widely described in Washington and European capitals as an unusual and politically significant statement.
Russia’s Response: “Negotiations Should Be Quiet, Not Public”
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia needs more clarity about the latest round of U.S.–Ukraine talks. He said:
“It has become clear that such negotiations are more effective when conducted quietly. Public diplomacy in this context is non-constructive and produces no results.”
Peskov added that Moscow is unaware of the exact nature of disagreements between the parties, but believes that low-profile, discreet negotiations offer better prospects for progress.
Russia Welcomes the New U.S. National Security Policy
Russian officials have described the U.S. National Security Strategy, released by the White House last week, as a “positive signal.” The document includes:
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A suggestion that Europe has become an obstacle to conflict resolution
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Calls for allied countries to assume greater defense responsibilities
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Emphasis on the need for strategic stability between Europe and Russia
According to Peskov:
“The new U.S. policy speaks about dialogue and restoring relations, which is acceptable to us.”
Background: Why Europe–U.S.–Russia Tensions Matter
Security challenges in Europe, NATO expansion, and the Russia–Ukraine war have reshaped global diplomacy. The U.S. strategy’s push for greater European autonomy alongside calls for stability with Russia is being viewed as a major geopolitical shift.
This is why Zelensky’s recent European tour and Trump’s remarks have become a focal point for global media, EU policy circles, and diplomatic institutions, reflecting the evolving power dynamics shaping the future of the conflict.
