The European Union has called an emergency meeting in Munich to assess its relationship with the Trump administration, following the former president’s call with Vladimir Putin and growing uncertainty over Washington’s Ukraine policy.
Europe is listening carefully. Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised fresh concerns about where Washington’s Ukraine policy is heading. While the Biden administration has remained steadfast in backing Kyiv, Trump—who may return to office—has signalled a different approach, one that could reshape the war’s trajectory and Europe’s role in it.
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, has invited European ministers attending the Munich Security Conference for a Sunday meeting. The agenda is clear: take stock of recent interactions with U.S. officials and assess the implications of Trump’s rhetoric on Ukraine.
Trump has made no secret of his scepticism toward U.S. involvement in Ukraine. He has repeatedly criticised the scale of military aid and suggested that European allies should take on greater responsibility. His call with Putin, details of which remain undisclosed, has only deepened European concerns about whether a second Trump presidency could weaken Western support for Ukraine.
For now, his administration continues approving military aid. But the former president’s broader message—negotiations, burden-sharing, and a recalibration of U.S. commitments—has left European leaders uneasy. If Trump’s statements translate into policy, it could force Europe to take a larger role in financing and sustaining Ukraine’s war effort.
The EU remains Kyiv’s most committed backer, supplying financial and military aid and pushing for further integration with Western institutions. European officials worry that any shift in U.S. support could embolden Russia and strain Europe’s own security landscape.
Germany and France have stressed the need to maintain unwavering assistance, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warning that reducing aid could “destabilise the entire continent.” European leaders also remain cautious about engaging in direct talks with Moscow without clear guarantees that Ukraine’s sovereignty will be upheld.
For Ukraine, continued Western support is critical. The war has entered a grueling phase, with Russian forces pushing forward in the east and Ukraine struggling to replenish its resources. Ukrainian officials attending the Munich conference have reiterated that any hesitation from the West could change the war’s dynamics.
For now, Europe is watching. Trump’s words carry weight, and Sunday’s meeting will be a moment for EU ministers to determine how to respond—before Washington makes its next move.
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