The ongoing Ukraine crisis has underscored significant diplomatic tensions between the United States and Europe, a divide that has widened since former President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Under Trump's administration, relations between the US and Europe were marked by conflicting approaches to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, revealing stark strategic differences and presenting new challenges for European governments.
On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London and received a warm reception from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer reaffirmed the UK's strong support for Ukraine by signing a £2.26 billion ($2.84 billion) loan agreement aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities.
In contrast to Trump, Starmer stated that Ukraine has \"full backing across the United Kingdom\" and emphasized Britain's \"unwavering determination\" to achieve lasting peace. Similar sentiments were echoed by French and German leaders, who reiterated their commitment to Ukraine's security.
However, the growing rift between the US and its European allies became evident when the Trump administration sidelined European countries, including Ukraine, in peace talks with Russia last month.
