The pressures on the Volodimir Zelenski to reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. The “ball” seems to be on the Kiev stadium as Vladimir Putin announced his terms to make peace. Although president of Ukraine does not want anything to grant territories, the Donald Trump He insists that this is inevitable.
THE Donald Trump will host the White House today (18.08.2025) Both Volodimir Zelenski As well as some of the European leaders, in an effort to end the war in Ukraine, he says in analysis CNN.
It is about One of the most critical meetings for European Security and Western Alliance, by ending the Cold Warhe says the same medium.
This meeting will test Donald Trump’s sincerity and his ability to lead Ukraine and Russia to a road that will probably not satisfy either side.
So far it seems that He adopts Vladimir Putin’s narrative.
This session comes after the Meeting Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The Russian president, from his conversation with the American, managed to get a “winner”, highlighting his positions and changing his counterpart.
Donald Trump has been criticized for smiles and historical applause to Vladimir Putinwhich the White House was in a hurry to cut from the videos to the editing.
What are Europeans afraid of
European officials told CNN that Vladimir Putin asked Ukraine to deliver parts of the critical strategy and economic area of Donbaswhich his troops have not yet been able to understand.
That would be almost It is impossible to accept Volodimir Zelenski. His forces have suffered severe losses of defending agricultural land and cities that are considered a stronghold over future Russian aggression.
No one other than the US and Russia delegations know with certainty what happened to Alaska.
Donald Trump exerted more pressure on the Ukrainian leader in a post on Truth Social, in which he said that neither Crimea would be recovered nor to get Ukraine into NATO.
“Ukraine President Zelenski can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants it, or he can continue to fight,” he wrote.
This raised concern in Kyiv and other European capitals that Donald Trump will try to impose Vladimir Putin’s vision on Volodimir Zelenski.
Volodimir Zelenski’s hands seem to be “Tied”. If it does not accept an agreement, it will be accused.
“Is Trump ready to act as a mediator who will bring Ukraine Europeans and Russia, to a point where they can accept painful concessions despite their strong dislike? Or is Donald Trump’s attitude mean that the US will take part of Russia against Ukraine and Europe? “The analyst wonders.
“Trump did something useful in his attempt to end the war: the negotiations have shown to the world that Putin – not the Ukrainians or the Europeans – is the one who is not willing to stop fighting Without terms such as the delivery of territories beyond those who have already acquired illegally, “said Josh Rudolph, CEO and senior strategic initiatives for democracy at the German Marshall Fund.
“The question now is on which side is America.”
Point – “key” Trump in talks
Despite the criticism of the Alaska Summit, the US president remains the potential catalyst for any peace agreement.
While there are minimal signs that the Russian leader wants peace, US pressure, when exercised correctly, may It’s the only thing that could stop the war.
And while Europe will play an important role in Ukraine’s security after any agreement, in essence has no influence on Vladimir Putin and It cannot end the war without Donald Trump’s support.
In this context, the speculation in Washington about whether Donald Trump is trying to expedite the war in Ukraine to secure a Nobel Peace Prize are pointless.
If he could somehow end the conflict justly, who cares about his motives?
Bad memory from the oval office
Zelenski’s arrival will wake up memories from Destructive last visit to the Oval Office in February.
They had then played in every medium, shocking live shots of Trump and Vice President J. D. Vans to scold the Ukrainian leader.
This time Volodimir Zelenski moves to the US with his “safety net”: their Leaders of France, Germany, Britain, Italy, Finland, NATO and the European Commission.
The terms Putin has set may never be accepted by Ukraine and its European allies. Russian stressed to pay attention to the ‘Basic causes’ of war, a phrase he uses to show how he wishes the removal of Zelenski, departure of Ukrainian troops by specific areas and the Reduction of NATO forces.
Mystery Trump’s attitude at meeting with Europeans
Donald Trump has good relationships with several of European leaders who will visit him today, especially with the Italian Prime Minister, Georgiathe Finnish president, Alexander Stubb and the British Prime Minister Kir Starmer.
The NATO Secretary -General, Mark Rutte It is considered by many of Trump’s rug.
The president’s disposition will be critical, especially after the media coverage of the rich reception he reserved for Putin.
Europe’s influence is disputed. Trump had adopted the European position that the ceasefire was a vital first step in peace and had stated that he would be disappointed if he did not secure such an agreement at the Alaska Synod.
After meeting with Putin, supported Russia’s position That the effort for a complete peace agreement is the best. This was a victory for Russia, as a complete settlement could take months for negotiations and give its strengths more time to occupy more territories, while continuing the attacks on civilians.
How the European leaders were prepared
The speed at which today’s meeting was organized at the White House causes sensation, Sky News comments.
Donald Trump’s episode with Volodimir Zelenski at the White House, where the US president quoted his Ukrainian counterpart (and) because he was not wearing a suit, gave Europeans a good lesson on how to handle him.
Since then European leaders have shaped and adapted their positions accordingly, realizing it need From the once – but no longer – American umbrella.
For that reason increased their defense spending.
Individually, they have sought to strengthen their own relationships with the US president.
Each of the leaders in Washington today has worked hard to welcome Donald Trump, such as British Prime Minister Kir Starmer with his official visit to the American capital.
The Finnish President, Alexander Stubb, with the golf batch with the Republican president and the Italian Prime Minister, Jorzia Meloni, who align her policies with those of Donald Trump.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has managed to be close to Donaln Trump because of the public comments, such as when Daddy.
All of them were adapted to the critical moments, as Sky News reports.