Today, Les, Bishop, Marc, and Jess break down Monday’s White House meeting between President Trump, President Zelensky, and a lineup of European leaders—including Starmer, Macron, Stubb, Meloni, Mertz, von der Leyen, and Rutte. Coming just days after Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin, the gathering underscored both the importance of allied unity and the uncertainty of Trump’s approach. Unlike past tense encounters, Trump and Zelensky struck a more cordial tone, though the meeting produced few concrete outcomes.

Was this “boring” but expected sit-down a sign of stability—or simply a pause before the next shock? Can Europe truly step up and lead in its own backyard, or will Ukraine once again be left holding the line alone? And as talk of U.S. air support, tougher sanctions, and security guarantees surfaces, is Trump’s instinct-driven diplomacy putting more pressure on Putin than it seems—or setting up another disappointment?

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