Trump desperate for business with putin? NATO ally Poland’s tusk exposes rift over Ukraine talks

Is Washington putting business interests ahead of Europe’s security? Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has raised concerns over the Trump administration’s approach to negotiations aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war. Tusk says Poland was not welcome at the US-organised negotiating table and warns that American diplomatic objectives may differ from Europe’s priorities. His remarks come amid reports that Washington and Moscow have discussed broader security arrangements and potential economic cooperation. European leaders fear decisions affecting their continent could be made without their participation. Is a growing US–Europe divide emerging over how to deal with Vladimir Putin?