Europe Sounds the Alarm as the United States Sides With Putin; Zelenski's personal safety at risk

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https://www.meidasplus.com/p/europe-sounds-the-alarm-as-the-united?

While Russian drones target NATO allies and Ukraine’s president, Trump’s America abandons its commitments and openly embraces a strategy that weakens Europe and empowers the Kremlin.
Ben Meiselas
and MeidasTouch Network
Dec 06, 2025

By Ben Meiselas

During a week when French President Emmanuel Macron received a hero’s welcome at Sichuan University in China, France itself was under threat. As Macron met with Xi Jinping, unidentified drones circled over one of France’s most sensitive military sites: its top nuclear submarine base. The French military opened fire, unclear whether the drones were downed. What is clear is the suspected origin. European intelligence officials say the drones may be Russian, another probe to test NATO’s resolve at a moment when the United States has stepped away from its most fundamental commitments.

This was not an isolated incident. In Ireland, an assassination attempt on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went largely unnoticed by U.S. media. Multiple Russian drones positioned themselves along the approach path to Zelensky’s plane as he arrived to address the Irish Parliament. His aircraft landed ahead of schedule, likely avoiding a catastrophic strike. European leaders understand exactly what they are facing. The only thing missing is the support that once defined the transatlantic alliance.

Under this administration, that support has evaporated. There has been no U.S. military assistance to Ukraine this year. None. Instead of reinforcing Ukraine as Russia escalates, the United States is now removing sanctions on Russian energy giants like Lukoil, permitting its global operations to resume freely through 2026. At the same time, American officials have been lobbying European governments to block EU efforts to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction. The new U.S. position is unmistakable: weaken Ukraine to strengthen Putin.

European leaders have taken notice. Der Spiegel obtained leaked notes from a high-level call between Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Zelenskyy. Their warnings were direct. Macron reportedly used the word “betrayal,” cautioning that Washington may attempt to push Ukraine into surrendering territory without offering any security guarantees. Scholz warned Zelensky that “the United States is playing games with you and with us.” Stubb said Zelensky should not be left alone in any room with Jared Kushner or Richard Grenell, the unofficial envoys advancing Trump’s agenda in Europe. Rutte agreed, emphasizing that Zelensky’s personal safety is at risk.

More on this here from the Kiev Independent:
https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-finnish-president-warns-europe-that-us-likely-talks-with-russia-while-negotiating-with-ukraine/

Stubb urged leaders to attend future rounds directly, saying, "We cannot leave Ukraine and Volodymyr alone with these guys."

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Throughout the discussion, European officials voiced frustration that Washington appears to be negotiating with Moscow while sidelining EU national security advisers.

Leaders, including Macron, Rutte, Stubb, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, insisted that any settlement must include enforceable security guarantees for Ukraine and leave decisions on frozen Russian assets under European control.

Zelensky said the next days will be critical. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned the president, "Be very careful... They are playing games with both you and us."