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Jared Kushner’s European security plan isn’t convincing Europe
POLITICO.eu • • world
Key Points:
- The Trump administration has proposed a new Europe-wide security arrangement with Russia, aiming to address security concerns and reduce conflict risks, but the plan has been met with skepticism and concern from European capitals.
- European leaders emphasize that existing security structures like NATO and the EU already provide a framework, insisting that Ukraine must be integrated into these arrangements and rejecting any Russian veto over European security.
- NATO allies were not briefed in advance about the U.S. proposal, and many European officials worry that discussions with Russia could legitimize Moscow's position without resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- While the EU shows willingness to engage in peace talks, officials stress that negotiations on European security architecture should not proceed amid the ongoing war, and Europe demands a seat at the table for any future agreements.
- Some European diplomats fear the U.S. may link the new security initiative to an upcoming review of American troop deployments in Europe, adding uncertainty to the future security posture on the continent.
