Ukraine Fears: Europe Sidelined in US-Russia Talks | JQJO

European nations are apprehensive about a potential US-Russia deal on Ukraine, fearing it could disregard their interests and cede Ukrainian territory. Concerns stem from the lack of transparency surrounding proposed concessions, with fears that Russia's maximalist demands, including territorial control and restrictions on Ukraine's military, won't be challenged. A joint European statement reaffirmed the principle of unchanging borders, highlighting their unease. While the US administration's statements on the matter have been inconsistent, the common thread is a potential demand for Ukrainian withdrawal from Donetsk, which experts warn would create a dangerous precedent. Europeans feel sidelined and fear a deal will be made without their involvement or consent, calling for their inclusion in any negotiations. The situation evokes comparisons to the Munich Agreement of 1938.