Officials in the U.K. and across Europe have reacted with shock to a recent U.S. agreement with Russia, a deal that Ukraine has described as "a gift" to President Putin.
The response from European capitals has coalesced around a cautious diplomatic message, signaling concern over the agreement without an immediate break with Washington. Officials have stopped short of outright condemnation, reflecting the delicate balance European governments are trying to maintain in their dealings with both the Trump administration and Moscow.
Ukraine's sharp criticism of the arrangement has added pressure on allies to articulate a clear position. Kyiv has portrayed the deal as one that could ease economic pressure on Russia at a time when Ukraine is seeking to isolate Moscow and strengthen sanctions.
The reaction underscores the difficulty facing Europe as it seeks to preserve transatlantic unity while protecting its own security interests on the continent. Analysts expect the diplomatic exchanges in the coming days to reveal how far European governments are willing to go in publicly challenging an agreement brokered by the United States.
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