Here’s the translation of the given Chinese text:
Upon observation, the current mood in Europe is very unstable.
At first, people were观望, but now they are extremely angry, frustrated, and helpless.
First, Europe seems to be denied even the资格 to sit at the table.
Second, Trump doesn’t seem to be able to make Russia stop the fire.
Third, Trump is still forcing Europe and Ukraine to make concessions.
To be honest, the first issue is more about面子.
The anger stems from the disregarded dignity, while the helplessness comes from the powerless feeling of not being able to control our fate.
Europe is considered an important pole in the world and is considered on an equal footing with the US in the West. However, on the issue of Ukraine, Europe has been humiliated by the US, denied even the资格 to sit at the table.
Who are the allies and who are the enemies? European people’s minds may be filled with confusion.
In the jungle of international politics, it must be said that power is the only eternal ticket.
I noticed that the former British Prime Minister Johnson, who was once considered to have a good relationship with Trump, publicly slammed it as “the most disgust事件 in international diplomacy…”
So, according to European media reports, 99% of the tone is that Trump is not reliable, and Putin is the only winner.
Of course, the second and third points are the most crucial.
After the Alaska meeting ended, several European giants – including the President of the European Commission Von Der Leyen, the President of the European Council Costa, French President Macron, Italian Prime Minister Meloni, German Chancellor Mutz, British Prime Minister Sunner, Finnish President Stubbs, and Polish Prime Minister Tusk – immediately issued a joint statement.
1. Ukraine must be provided with ironclad security guarantees;
2. We welcome Trump’s statement that the US is willing to provide security guarantees;
3. The Europe-led “voluntary alliance” is prepared to play an active role;
4. The cooperation between Ukraine’s armed forces and third countries should not be restricted;
5. Russia should not have a veto on Ukraine’s accession to the EU and NATO;
6. Ukraine will decide on its own territory issues;
7. International borders must not be changed by force;
8. Europe will continue to support Ukraine, keep it strong, and achieve a fair and lasting peace;
9. As long as the killing in Ukraine continues, Europe will continue to pressure Russia;
10. Ukraine can rely on Europe.
It can be said that a sharp divergence is taking place between Europe and the United States. Europeans are disappointed that Trump failed to促成a ceasefire.
Of course, Trump claimed that he had spoken with European leaders and Zelensky about the phone, “It was unanimously agreed that the best way to end this terrible war between Russia and Ukraine was to directly reach a peace agreement, which would completely end the war rather than merely reaching a ceasefire agreement, because ceasefire agreements often fail.”
Please note: unanimously agreed!
Europeans are furious again, once again represented by Trump.
For Europe and Ukraine, the most crucial matter now is a ceasefire. Russia is still launching fierce attacks, and the Ukrainian military is struggling to cope on the battlefield.
A peace agreement is too long-lasting, and continuing the war will be extremely detrimental to Ukraine. Therefore, Zelensky strongly demands an immediate ceasefire before negotiations can begin. Trump had previously supported this point, even publicly threatening that if Russia refused to ceasefire, there would be serious consequences.
However, after meeting with Putin, Trump’s principles once again became non-existent. Moreover, he claimed that Europeans “unanimously agreed” that the best way was not a ceasefire. I saw the headline of CNN’s report: Trump gave Putin more time to crush Ukraine.
Some details are even more chilling for Europeans. Putin is the enemy of the West, but Trump personally welcomed him at the airport with a red carpet. More importantly, Trump is pressuring Europe to force Ukraine to give up territory. The New York Times quoted European officials as saying that during Trump’s call with European leaders, he suggested supporting giving away the Donbas region (including unoccupied territories) to Russia to end the war instead of trying to reach a ceasefire agreement. After their meeting in Alaska, Trump also said in an interview with Fox TV that his message to Zelensky was “reach an agreement.” Trump’s exact words were: “Russia is a very powerful country, while Ukraine is not. They are fighting against a huge war machine.” What you can’t win on the battlefield, don’t expect to get it on the negotiating table. If Ukraine can’t win, then make concessions and reach an agreement, even giving up some of its controlled territory. If Ukraine rejects Trump, given his behavior, he may even impose sanctions on Ukraine. Therefore, this is why Europeans are furious and insist that “Ukraine will decide its territorial issues on its own.” The territory of European countries, which were achieved with money, effort, and people, has been given away by Trump as a gift. Where does Trump place Europe’s dignity? Have you considered Europe’s interests?
The paradox of security lies in the fact that the more we emphasize ironclad guarantees, the more we reveal our inner vulnerability and uncertainty.
But is this really something Ukraine can decide on its own?
The only thing Ukraine can rely on now is Europe.
However, from Trump’s phone call, it seems that Europe and Ukraine are feeling even greater pressure.
After the Alaska meeting, I saw that the former Russian President Medvedev, known for his straightforwardness, summarized five major achievements.
1. The highest-level meeting mechanism between Russia and the United States has been fully restored. The atmosphere of the talks was calm, without ultimatum and threats.
2. The Russian president personally and extensively explained our conditions for ending the Ukraine conflict to the US president.
3. After nearly three hours of consultation, the leader of the White House has abandoned the escalation of pressure on Russia. At least for now.
4. The key is that the meeting proved that even during the special military operation, unconditional negotiations are still feasible.
5. The core achievement is that both sides clarified that the responsibility for achieving results in the negotiations on cessation of military action lies with Ukraine and Europe.
Please pay attention to the fifth point.
It is clear that Trump made efforts, Putin gave active cooperation, and if a peace agreement is not reached, it’s your fault, Europe and Ukraine.
In a word: It’s Europe and Ukraine that are destroying peace.
Therefore, the next few days are very important.
According to the schedule, Zelensky will visit the United States on August 18th to meet with Trump; if the talk goes well, according to Trump, the next step may be a trilateral meeting between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky.
But for Zelensky, there is no doubt that this is a banquet with a trap.
If he agrees to Trump’s pressure to ceded territory, he will be a national scoundrel; if he rejects Trump’s insistence on a ceasefire, Trump might turn his back again.
唉，民族气节与现实生存的撕裂，是弱国领袖永恒的枷锁。泽连斯基上次的白宫之行是一场灾难，他被特朗普和万斯破口大骂，乌克兰代表团最终饿着肚子被赶出了白宫。据美国公布的信息显示，美国副总统万斯还将参加这次白宫会晤。这个周末，俄乌冲突还在继续，泽连斯基在紧张准备行程，特朗普却跑去打高尔夫了。焦虑的欧洲人，还在不断开会寻求解决办法。很多时候，没有更好的办法，那就只能不断开会了。