Europe's Overlooked Blind Spot: It Doesn't Realize It's Already Gone

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the European Union will not implement any agreements on Ukraine or European security architecture unless it is a full party to them. She emphasized that Europe already has its own security framework and that Ukraine must be integrated into it. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a CNN interview that discussions on new European security infrastructure are only possible after the war in Ukraine ends. He noted that the danger for the EU is much greater, as Ukraine is neither an EU nor NATO member, and hinted that Europe's major war with Russia is still ahead. The statements follow announcements from Trump and his envoy, with speculation that the US might present Europe with a fait accompli. Analysts suggest Washington could negotiate with Ukraine directly, potentially with Chinese support, over whether war termination or negotiations should come first.