Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Europe is seeking a common defense strategy in the face of United States' indifference.
• French President Emmanuel Macron convened the major European powers to discuss the new policies of the United States' Republican administration.
• These policies have strained relations with the European Union, favouring tariff policy and seeking negotiated terms with Russia.
• Europe wants to be present at a future peace negotiating table for Ukraine.
• The summit also addressed the need to increase defense spending.
• This position by the U.S. opens up a debate on what human and material resources each European state would contribute.
• United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Belgium, and the Netherlands offered to send troops after the end of conflict in Ukraine.
• The transatlantic relationship could be rebuilt if Europe adequately responds to Washington's demands.
• Russia and the United States seek to resolve the Ukrainian conflict on their own. Meanwhile, Europe urgently seeks not to be left out.

Conclusion: The growing internal divisions within Europe and the complexities of geopolitical interests could make it difficult for Europe to create an effective common stance and potentially limit its involvement in ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine.

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