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Scoop: White House accuses Europe of prolonging Ukraine war

Scoop: White House accuses Europe of prolonging Ukraine war

Summary

The White House is criticizing European leaders for allegedly hindering efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The U.S. claims some European countries are publicly supporting peace efforts while secretly working against them. The U.S. is urging Europe to impose more sanctions on Russia.

Key Facts

  • Senior White House officials claim European leaders are not fully supporting efforts to end the Ukraine war.
  • The White House asked the Treasury Department to create a list of possible European sanctions against Russia.
  • The U.S. wants Europe to stop buying oil and gas from Russia as part of these sanctions.
  • The U.S. believes some European countries want Ukraine to wait for better conditions before negotiating with Russia.
  • European allies are said to want the U.S. to carry most of the costs of the war.
  • The White House has expressed frustration with the lack of progress since recent summits.
  • Some U.S. officials see European leaders as a barrier to peace but are surprised by the criticism from the U.S.
  • Discussions continue between U.S. and Ukrainian officials about a potential meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
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