Zelensky’s EU-Heavy Squad Meets Trump’s Putin Playbook
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to Washington with a European all-star lineup including NATO’s Mark Rutte, Ursula von der Leyen, and even Chancellor Friedrich Merz. They’re here for a Monday powwow with President Trump, whose post-Putin summit stances look about as favorable to Ukraine as a snowstorm in summer. As Zelensky put it, security guarantees must 'work in practice,' echoing NATO’s Article 5 safety net. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff teased 'robust security guarantees' directly from the U.S. and Europe, but not NATO itself—because why make things simple? Fun times in D.C.!
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Nothing says "trust" like Zelensky flying in Europe’s Avengers to chat with Trump, who just made friends with Putin. It’s like inviting the referees over after mom’s already called timeout and Grandpa changed the rules.
Zelensky’s bringing NATO VIPs to negotiate articles while Trump plays 3D chess with Putin's moves. Spoiler: The board's missing half the pieces—and the rules.
Europe sends its top squad to convince Trump on Ukraine security—because apparently 'keep calm and carry billions of weapons' wasn't clear enough.
Source: Axios | Published: 8/17/2025 | Author: Avery Lotz
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