By Gwurld4026 
Trump’s Sanctions Lift Rejected by European Countries
European leaders have collectively opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to lift sanctions on Russia, emphasizing that the current conditions do not warrant such action. During a summit in Paris, key European figures, including French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining sanctions until a comprehensive peace is achieved in Ukraine.
President Macron highlighted that Russia has not responded positively to Ukraine’s proposed 30-day ceasefire, while Prime Minister Starmer underscored the importance of increasing economic pressure on Russia, expressing skepticism about President Vladimir Putin’s intentions. Chancellor Scholz asserted that lifting sanctions at this juncture would be a grave mistake.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also called for the imposition of additional sanctions, arguing that Russia has shown no genuine intent for peace. The summit further discussed the potential deployment of a “reassurance force” by European allies to help guarantee a ceasefire, though consensus on this plan remains elusive due to political constraints and logistical challenges.
This unified stance reflects Europe’s determination to uphold its sanctions policy independently, even amid shifting U.S. positions. European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis emphasized that the EU must take its security into its own hands, including its sanctions policy, irrespective of decisions made by the U.S. administration.