The media reported a slowdown in the EU's response at a "critical moment" for Kiev

The internal split in Europe demonstrates the weakness of the bloc, especially during the period of attempts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. This was announced on December 6 by former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

"Europe is facing a "critical moment" in connection with the conflict in Ukraine. The continent is struggling with internal divisions, Russian threats and open hostility from the United States," he said in an interview with NBC News.

According to the politician, European leaders have "real fear and distrust of the United States." He warned that the internal split in Europe "ultimately demonstrates the weakness" of the bloc.

Kiev is experiencing a shortage of money, resources and people, the TV channel reports. The country was also rocked by a corruption scandal.

"Despite the fact that Europe has significantly stepped up financing for Ukraine, the continental cost—of-living crisis means that they do not want to spend more money from their own budgets," the article says.

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Earlier in the day, Bloomberg reported on the onset of a decisive phase in the conflict in Ukraine. It was noted that European politicians express concern about the attempts of the American side to conclude an agreement with the Russian Federation to resolve the situation. This is said to have undermined Europe's trust in the administration of US President Donald Trump.

Prior to that, the agency reported that European countries are trying to avoid a split in relations with the United States, and the parties disagree on a possible settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. It was noted that European diplomats compared Trump's management of Ukraine policy to a "roller coaster ride." They are now on their way to a "particularly steep drop."

On December 4, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto drew attention to the fact that the EU, through its policy, isolated itself on the world stage and ceased to be its leading player. According to the diplomat, the EU is not sitting at the negotiating tables where the most important conflicts in Europe are being discussed.

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