Trump Meets Ursula von der Leyen: Discussions on Ukraine, Russian Energy, and the UN

Meeting with European Commission President

• 🤝 President Trump met with Ursula von der Leyen, praising her as a "very powerful, very smart woman" and a friend.
• 💬 Their discussion focused on Ukraine and new hybrid threats experienced in Europe.

Europe's Energy Independence from Russia

• 🎯 Ursula von der Leyen confirmed Europe is actively working to stop buying Russian oil and gas fully, as requested by President Trump.
• 📈 Europe has already massively reduced gas supply from Russia and completely eliminated Russian coal imports.
• 💡 Efforts include putting sanctions on ports receiving Russian LNG and imposing tariffs on remaining oil supplies to the EU.

Accelerating Energy Transition

• ⚡ The goal is to be out of Russian energy earlier than the previously stated 2027 timeline.
• 🗓️ Proposed sanctions are on the table for member states to agree upon, aiming for a phasing out by the end of the year.
• ⚠️ The urgency stems from the belief that every payment fills Putin's war chest, which "cannot be."

Trump's View on the United Nations

• 🏛️ President Trump stated the UN has never reached its potential, despite having "tremendous potential."
• ⚔️ He claimed to have "put out seven wars" without any assistance or even a phone call from the UN.
• 👥 Trump believes the UN's effectiveness is "all about the people" and that it failed to stop the Russia-Ukraine conflict when it began.