European leaders reject Trump’s proposed Europe-wide security deal with Russia
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EU officials demanded a seat at any security arrangement with Russia, warning that Moscow should not be allowed to dictate Europe’s future as the United States prepares peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
European officials said they will not accept a security deal between the United States and Russia that bypasses Europe, even as efforts continue to find a workable path to peace. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Washington was close to a "very big" agreement that could cover Ukraine and "all of Europe," describing it as a "big, beautiful agreement, and everyone’s going to be thrilled."
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told reporters in Warsaw that the bloc already has a security architecture and that Russia continues to breach the treaties that underpin it. She added that NATO does not pose a threat to Russia and that any deal would require EU participation.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said an arrangement reached without European input would be "politically unacceptable and practically impossible." Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha argued that Moscow cannot be a guarantor of European security and stressed the need to protect Europe against Russian aggression rather than negotiate spheres of influence with Russia.
The comments came as the Trump administration, represented by special envoy Jared Kushner, announced work on a broader European security framework aimed at creating conditions for lasting peace. Kushner said the United States was developing practical arrangements to address the security concerns of all parties and would consult closely with European partners on the sidelines of upcoming negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
European capitals emphasized that decisions affecting the continent’s security must involve the countries most affected. The European Commission’s spokesperson said substantial work remains before a peace agreement can be reached and that the EU will determine its own security matters. NATO reiterated its commitment to a "just and sustainable" end to the conflict.
The upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi will test Washington’s ability to reconcile the divergent demands of Ukraine, Russia and European allies, with Europe insisting that any settlement must not reward Russian aggression or limit the sovereignty of European states.