Talk of the town | Ukraine
Published on: 18. August 2025

Washington trip: What Europe wants to achieve with Trump

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels before they fly to Washington together. (European Union, 2025)

Following the staged summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska, Europe and NATO are now heading to Washington – standing side by side with Zelenskyy. The symbolism is clear, but Europe’s role in future peace talks remains uncertain.

Lukas Knigge
Stefan Braun
Wilhelmine Stenglin

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Last updated: 18. August 2025

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