Nournews: Trump seeks to present himself as the savior of peace, aiming to gain a political advantage at home while claiming international credibility for the United States. By invoking Camp David and Oslo, he attempts to portray the Washington summit as historic. The reality, however, is different: the Alaska meeting showed that the U.S. lacks the ability to contain Russia, while it is Putin who demonstrates power both on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. In this context, Trump’s claims look more like a publicity stunt than a genuine peace initiative.
Europe: Between a show of strength and the reality of weakness
European leaders have forcefully stressed their support for Ukraine and resistance against Russia. Yet their track record reveals these stances to be largely performative. On trade tariffs, despite loud threats, Europe ultimately accepted a humiliating agreement with the U.S. In NATO, after symbolic objections, it conceded to higher military spending. In practice, Europe has become less of an independent actor and more of a tool for Washington’s energy and arms policies.
In the crises of Gaza, the JCPOA, and even trade relations, Europe has repeatedly shown that, despite its rhetoric, it eventually yields to Washington’s agenda. Europe’s unconditional alignment with Israel’s positions and its echoing of U.S. policies on Iran’s nuclear case are proof of this trend. Now, by standing with Trump at the White House, Europe signals not independence, but yet another confirmation of its declining international role—an act born out of weakness and fear rather than genuine authority.
Humiliation at the White House; Europe’s uncertain future
With this visit, European leaders gain no real power; instead, they cement in global public opinion the image of their dependence. By staying on this path, Europe will neither achieve independent influence nor claim equal partnership with the United States. The result is a gradual erosion of the continent’s credibility and international standing. While the Washington summit is staged under the banner of “unity,” in reality, it stands as a symbol of Europe’s historical humiliation and decline—a continent that, at every critical juncture, has moved from bluster to submission.
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