In a recent private call with European leaders, Donald Trump admitted that Vladimir Putin still believes he’s winning the war in Ukraine and isn’t ready for peace—contradicting Trump’s public stance portraying Putin as open to peace. The call included Ukrainian President Zelensky and key European figures. Despite acknowledging Putin's stance, Trump hasn’t backed new sanctions, frustrating European allies.

The day before, Trump had discussed potential sanctions with other European leaders if Putin rejected a cease-fire. He instead proposed low-level peace talks at the Vatican. Trump resisted calling for an "unconditional" cease-fire, despite previously using that term publicly.

The diplomatic pressure on Trump increased after Friedrich Merz became German Chancellor and joined a surprise visit to Kyiv. There, leaders warned Putin of sanctions and secured Ukraine’s agreement to a 30-day cease-fire. Putin responded by proposing talks but didn’t attend himself, sending negotiators who made old demands.

After the failed talks, Europeans urged Trump again to act, but he remained hesitant. Although some minor sanctions were passed, stronger actions are still pending. Trump says a peace deal requires a direct call with Putin, which he has scheduled.

Despite some optimism during a Sunday call, Trump’s mixed messages, praise for Merz’s English, and criticisms of Europe’s migration policies left many leaders uncertain. Talks at the Vatican are now set for mid-June.

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