EU Leaders Urge Trump to Support Ukraine in Putin Talks

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Above: European Union flags outside the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, on July 28, 2025. Image copyright: Alicia Windzio/picture alliance/Getty Images

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The Spin

Narrative A

While Trump's efforts to end the Ukraine war are admirable, the president must remember that a sustainable and fair peace requires attention to international law and Ukraine's active participation. Europe's unity behind this message will send a strong signal to Ukraine and Putin alike that the former has the EU's backing, while the latter's aggression is opposed.

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Narrative B

Hungary's principled stance on the EU's latest meaningless statement merely reflects the reality that Europe has been marginalized from President Trump's upcoming peace negotiations. If the EU wishes to have its voice heard, it should follow Trump's example and initiate direct dialogue with Russia rather than issue ultimatums from the sidelines.

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