Europe depends too much on others in Ukraine conflict
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The article explains Europe's difficult relationship with America and Russia. Europe criticized Trump for being friendly with Putin, but Europe also acts weak sometimes. In summer, the EU made two big mistakes.
First, they praised Trump's Ukraine policy too much. Second, EU President von der Leyen made a bad trade agreement with Trump. Europe depends on America for trade and security.
When America put taxes on European products, Europe could not respond well. Different European countries wanted different things, so they could not work together. China was stronger against American trade pressure than Europe.
In the Ukraine war, European countries work together better. They support Ukraine against Russia. But Europe still needs America's help to stop Russia.
The problem is that Europe still pays Russia for oil and gas. This gives Russia money to continue the war. Europe must become stronger and more independent.
Original Article
blaetter.dehttps://www.blaetter.de/ausgabe/2025/september/selbstverschuldet-erpressbar-europa-im-ukrainekrieg