German press: European leaders do not trust the US

The German press reports that as efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine Warcontinue, Europeanleaders, during theirphonecalls held onNovember 24,expressed concern regarding thestance of the US administration on this matter.that they feel distrust. The German magazine Der Spiegel claimed that amongthose involved were German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and other heads of government andstate whohelda phone call regarding UkrainediscussAccording to the report, which accessed the minutes of the meetings,Europeansfeel deepdistrusttoward theUS administration.

The Europeanleaders' phone callsin the callemphasizing that the US could betray Ukraine and Europe it was alleged. French President Macron warned Zelenskyabout a major danger, stating, "There is a possibility that the US will betray Ukraine regarding territory without providing clarity on security guarantees"it was claimed.

German Chancellor Merz also told Zelensky to be extremely careful in the coming daysthat they shouldsaidthat, regarding US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special advisorJared Kushner and Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff,he said, "They are playing games with both you and us." it was alleged. The viewIt was claimed that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, one of the participants in the call, shared similar concerns and stated, "We must protect Zelensky."

It wasalleged that in addition to Merz, Macron, Zelensky, and Rutte, the call was also attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. It was suggested.

TEVIDENCE EMERGING WHAT DID THE LEADERS SAY?Following the publication of the report, Der Spiegel reached out to the parties involved,

and contacted the German Chancellerytoseek comment.asked about the accuracy of theconversations, butreceived the response that no comment would be made.The French Presidency denied

the remarks attributed to Macron regarding the possibility of the US betrayingUkraine. A statementmade from UkrainewasIn the statement, it was reported that no comment would be made regarding President Zelenskyy'sdiscussions. In addition, it was announced that no comment would be made on behalf of Finnish officials, Stubb, or NATO officials, Rutte.Itwas stated.

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