European leaders are uneasy after US President Donald Trump’s unexpected outreach to Vladimir Putin regarding a possible Ukraine peace deal. While NATO ministers stress that Ukraine and Europe must be included in negotiations, Trump's direct talks with Putin have sparked fears of Europe being sidelined.
Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called Trump’s actions “out of the blue.” The US insists no betrayal has occurred, but European leaders worry that concessions to Russia may already be taking shape.