Trump helps Putin out of isolation. Russians will benefit from it, Europe strongly rejects it.

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin in overcoming international isolation without significant concessions in the Ukraine conflict. Renewed contacts with Washington allow Putin to engage with foreign leaders and potentially return to global diplomacy. However, European officials have rejected some proposals, particularly regarding the resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe, which could undermine EU's plans to end Russian gas imports by 2027. The U.S. proposal aims to create an energy truce between Moscow and Kyiv, but faces strong opposition from European leaders who view it as contradictory to their values.