Trump and Putin to Shape Ukraine's Future While Europe Bears the Cost

 Trump and Putin to Shape Ukraine's Future While Europe Bears the Cost  

## **Introduction**  

The ongoing **Ukraine conflict** has become a defining geopolitical struggle, with **Europe facing the biggest losses**. According to **German politician Michael von der Schulenburg**, the future of Ukraine will be decided by **the United States and Russia**, while **Europe remains sidelined** and is left to bear the financial burden of rebuilding Ukraine.  

## **Europe’s Diminishing Role in the Ukraine Conflict**  

Speaking at a **political event in Berlin**, Schulenburg criticized the **Western strategy of supplying weapons to Ukraine**, stating that it **failed to bring peace** and instead led to **greater exclusion of Europe from diplomatic negotiations**. He argued that **Germany and the EU were never part of the peace process**, and now, the decisive talks are happening **between the U.S. and Russia** without European input.  

## **Trump and Putin to Decide Ukraine’s Fate**  

Schulenburg highlighted that **Donald Trump, if re-elected, will negotiate directly with Vladimir Putin** to end the war based on **U.S. and Russian interests**, leaving **Germany and Europe with no say in the matter**. This, he believes, is a major diplomatic failure for the West, which **could have pursued peace negotiations earlier** instead of prolonging the war through **military aid**.  

## **Europe to Pay the Price for the War**  

As the **main loser in the conflict**, Europe, particularly **Germany**, will be left with the financial responsibility of **rebuilding Ukraine**. Schulenburg warned that **this burden will fall on European taxpayers**, making it a **heavy economic cost for ordinary citizens**.  

## **Conclusion**  

The Ukraine war appears to be shifting from a military confrontation to a **diplomatic battle** controlled by **Washington and Moscow**. With **Europe sidelined**, its role is now reduced to **funding post-war reconstruction** rather than shaping political outcomes. Schulenburg’s remarks reflect a growing sentiment that **European nations must reassess their foreign policy** to protect their own interests in future global conflicts.  

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