Trump, Zelenskyy to meet as Russia’s Lavrov assails Europe
European security questions expose tensions between alliance obligations and American interests.
The coverage leans hard on Lavrov’s theatrics and Europe’s feelings, as if the main question is who insulted whom. That framing dodges what Americans actually need to know: what, exactly, a “peace” plan would require and who will be asked to pay for it. Lavrov calls Europe the obstacle because he wants division and delay.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called Europe “the main obstacle to peace” as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for talks on a way to end Moscow’s four-year invasion of its neighbor.
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The coverage leans hard on Lavrov’s theatrics and Europe’s feelings, as if the main question is who insulted whom. That framing dodges what Americans actually need to know: what, exactly, a “peace” plan would require and who will be asked to pay for it.
Lavrov calls Europe the obstacle because he wants division and delay. But Europe’s real problem is credibility. Years of lofty declarations have too often been matched with slow delivery, uneven burden-sharing, and a habit of treating Washington as the default backstop. Any talks between Trump and Zelenskyy should start with clear objectives, not sentimental timelines.
A durable settlement has to rest on national security, public trust, and fairness for taxpayers. That means verifiable terms, real enforcement, and an honest accounting of European commitments. The principle at stake is institutional credibility, not media-approved posturing.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.