Europe worries about US-Russia talks sidelining Ukraine and security concerns

Recent talks between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia about ending the war in Ukraine did not include Ukraine or European leaders. This has raised concerns in Europe about potential concessions to Russia. Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine could have resolved the conflict earlier and dismissed its complaints about being excluded from negotiations. European leaders are worried that this shift in US-Russia relations may undermine their security. In response, European leaders held an emergency summit in Paris to reassure Ukraine of their support. They are now considering how to increase their own defense spending amid fears of reduced US support.