Europeans Leaders Rush to DC After Putin Visit

Washington is preparing for high-stakes meetings today as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders arrive to discuss a potential path toward ending the war. Their visit comes just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s surprise trip to Alaska, a move seen as both symbolic and strategic, raising tensions in the region.

For President Trump’s White House, the optics are critical. Zelenskyy’s last Oval Office visit ended in disaster, with reports of a heated exchange after Trump refused to sign off on another round of massive aid. That moment underscored the sharp divide between Trump’s America First approach and Europe’s preference for endless financial commitments with little accountability.

European leaders are entering these talks with one clear priority: keep the flow of money moving. Their strategy has been consistent — pour more funding into Ukraine without addressing the deeper question of whether the war can be resolved through financial aid alone. Critics argue that this approach is unsustainable and risks dragging the United States deeper into a conflict that shows no signs of ending.

President Trump has emphasized peace through strength, pushing back against what he views as globalist attempts to keep America entangled in foreign wars. Business leaders share his concerns, warning that the constant drain of taxpayer dollars toward Ukraine comes at the expense of domestic investment, economic growth, and security at home.

Far From Woke verdict: Zelenskyy and Europe’s leaders may speak the language of peace, but their actions suggest they’re more interested in sustaining a costly stalemate than securing a true end to the war.