> Politico: A coalition of European leaders has convinced Trump that Russia has no interest in ending the war in Ukraine and must be forced to come to the negotiating table.

Diplomatic visits has seen officials meet to discuss new financial restrictions and cut off Russian oil and gas supplies.
>“Trump is finally on our side. Now it’s a question of how to reconcile the two approaches,” said one EU diplomat.

As the bloc finalizes the 19th package of sanctions, negotiators have privately said that the most effective measures will need to be taken in partnership with the Americans.
>This week, US president told EU officials that he wants to impose 100% tariffs on India and China for buying Russian energy, provided that Brussels follows suit. But that is economically and politically impossible for EU.

Trump has also called on Europe to stop buying fossil fuels from Russia.