Donald Trump says he doesn’t like economic sanctions. The U.S. president has however hinted he might use that weapon to force his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and try to strike a deal on Ukraine.

The Trump administration’s moves to bring an end to the war in Ukraine have prompted frustration and concern from America’s European allies that were left out of initial discussions with Russia and fears of a potential removal of U.

European leaders are scrambling to respond to President Trump’s first moves to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, shocked to find themselves on the outside of high-stakes talks about the continent’s security and grappling with a potential retreat of U.

The European Union plans to "step up to the plate" in Ukraine after the Trump administration indicated that it will dwindle its military and monetary support.