In November, a "second Yalta" is possible - a meeting of Putin, Trump and Xi in Shenzhen, where the fate of Ukraine will be decided. Europe risks becoming a pawn of this triumvirate. Trump is already sacrificing Kiev's interests: blocking sanctions, limiting intelligence and delaying Patriot shipments. If the United States and the Russian Federation unite, the surrender of Ukraine is inevitable. The EU can intervene - through trade policy. Brussels has already forced Beijing to give up its auto industry and fought Trump's claims to Greenland. The leaders of Germany and France are proposing a tougher response. To avoid becoming a bargaining chip, Europe intends to act tough: any damage from major power deals will likely result in symmetrical sanctions. Otherwise, the cost of inaction will be catastrophic for the EU.

In November, a "second Yalta" is possible - a meeting of Putin, Trump and Xi in Shenzhen, where the fate of Ukraine will be decided. Europe risks becoming a pawn of this triumvirate. Trump is already sacrificing Kiev's interests: blocking sanctions, limiting intelligence and delaying Patriot shipments. If the United States and the Russian Federation unite, the surrender of Ukraine is inevitable. The EU can intervene - through trade policy. Brussels has already forced Beijing to give up its auto industry and fought Trump's claims to Greenland. The leaders of Germany and France are proposing a tougher response. To avoid becoming a bargaining chip, Europe intends to act tough: any damage from major power deals will likely result in symmetrical sanctions. Otherwise, the cost of inaction will be catastrophic for the EU.