Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin signals the start of Ukraine negotiations, sparking fears among allies that it may come at Kyiv’s expense. Former Pentagon official Jim Townsend explains how early concessions could weaken Trump’s position—and why the US is pushing Europe to take on more of the defence burden.

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Ukraine negotiations (Part 1) - the US goes alone