Europeans should distance themselves from the U.S. and Russia's negotiations over Ukraine. But that doesn't mean they have to just stand by and watch. The post Europe Can Do Better on Ukraine by Avoiding the U.

After 3 years of brutal fighting in Eastern Europe, many would welcome an end to Russia's full-scale invasion, but a peace deal that would satisfy all remained elusive.

Moscow’s demand rejected by Washington but allies fear Trump could yet allow restoration of former Soviet bloc

The military deadlock, fatigue of public opinion and fear of escalation are all working in Moscow's favor, to the detriment of Europe, at a time when the latter is being abandoned by its American ally.