Europe won't discuss security with Russia until war ends, Bloomberg reports

European countries refuse to discuss continental security architecture with Russia until it ends its war against Ukraine, a stance that risks deepening divisions with the United States, which proposes addressing these issues in parallel, according to Bloomberg. European officials consider Putin's pre-war demands unacceptable, as they would effectively roll back NATO's presence in Eastern Europe. They argue the current security system exists primarily to deter Russian aggression, making discussions pointless while Moscow violates existing agreements. Any post-war security arrangements require consent from all European nations. The Trump administration instead wants to include European security architecture in broader negotiations with Russia, with Jared Kushner outlining five goals including permanent security consultations and crisis communication channels. Poland's foreign minister warned Europe shouldn't want peace more than Putin, while critics note NATO already serves as Europe's security framework.