Editorial: Le Monde

• Ukraine's political situation worsened with the resignation of Andriy Yermak, close to President Volodymyr Zelensky, due to a corruption investigation.
• The resignation could increase doubts of Ukraine's less commited allies and be manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Public pressure in Ukraine is pushing for more transparency and less verticality, reflecting values closer to the European Union than to Russia.
• The close relationship of Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, with Russia has been revealed.
• There is a significant gap between Kiev and Europe on one side, and the United States on the other, in negotiations with Russia.
• Europe needs to be more proactive in its efforts to be taken into account by Washington and Moscow.

Conclusion: The ongoing diplomacy concerning Ukraine underlines the emergence of a geopolitical divide where Europe's and the United States' visions distance themselves, making more proactivity from Europe necessary in defending its interests.

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