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Europe Braces for Ukraine War as Trump Shifts to Iran

4/26/2026

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Trump Shifts Focus

Europe braces for a Ukraine war as United States President Donald Trump diverts attention to a separate conflict with Iran.
Ukraine persists in a war of attrition against Russia, with no negotiated settlement and without active United States mediation.
James Sherr says Europeans view Ukrainian and Russian goals as incompatible, consider backing Ukraine sensible.
Zelensky says 80% confidence loss in President Donald Trump and notes no mediator has emerged.

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EU Approves Loan

The European Union approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, showing backing while President Donald Trump focuses on war in Iran.
Ukraine continues its war of attrition against Russia without a negotiated settlement and without active U.S. mediation.
Officials approved the 20th assistance package on April 23 after Slovakia and Hungary lifted their hold.
President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized President Donald Trump’s easing of oil sanctions and sought Gulf partners.

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Trump Shifts Focus

Europe braces for a Ukraine war as United States President Donald Trump diverts attention to a separate conflict with Iran.
Ukraine persists in a war of attrition against Russia, with no negotiated settlement and without active United States mediation.
James Sherr says Europeans view Ukrainian and Russian goals as incompatible, consider backing Ukraine sensible.
Zelensky says 80% confidence loss in President Donald Trump and notes no mediator has emerged.

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