The election of Donald Trump loomed over the summit of the European Political Community, meeting at Viktor Orban’s home in Budapest. “The world has changed,” according to the latter, who calls for a rapid ceasefire in Ukraine. Zelensky chokes. “We want to be a respectful and respected partner,” says Charles Michel.
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By Philippe RegnierPublished on 7/11/2024 at 9:49 p.m.
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Special correspondent in Budapest
DDonald Trump, who likes neither NATO nor Zelensky, is about to return to the White House: will the American security “umbrella” close on Europe and Ukraine? kyiv is shaking. And the Europeans are wavering. Between – renewed – desires for emancipation and attempts at persuasion to keep on board the impetuous promoter ofAmerica First.
“If the United States were to show weakness against Russia, what would that mean in relation to China? », favorite target of the Republican, questions another Belgian, the (outgoing) president of the European Council Charles Michel. NATO’s new “SecGen” is holding its line. Mark Rutte raises the “threat” of a Russia-North Korea-Iran-China axis of evil, which also weighs on the United States – a threat which should convince Donald Trump, the former Dutch Prime Minister hopes, to do not abandon Ukraine to its sad fate.
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