The Globalist Do European leaders have Trump onside ahead of his summit with Putin?
Aug 14, 2025
Bruno Kaufmann, the Global democracy correspondent for the Swiss Broadcasting Company, joins journalist Juliet Linley from Zurich and Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg's Brussels Bureau Chief. They debate the dynamics between European leaders and Trump as he gears up for a summit with Putin, particularly focusing on Ukraine's precarious situation. Discussion also includes the complexities of trust in negotiations, Svalbard's significance amidst geopolitical tensions, and the intertwining effects of climate change and global politics.
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Europe Lobbies Trump Before Putin Meeting
- European leaders called Trump to align US and European positions before his meeting with Putin.
- They sought assurances on a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent future Russian attacks.
Ceasefire Without Defence Is Fragile
- Europeans want any ceasefire to be binding and enforced by credible guarantees.
- They also demand that Ukraine retain sufficient defence support to deter future Russian aggression.
Outcome Depends On What Trump Brings In-Room
- Trump sounded positive after the European call but uncertainty remains about whether it will shape his one-on-one with Putin.
- Europeans will judge the meeting's value when its outcomes appear early Saturday local time.