Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for mocking US President Donald Trump's attempts to negotiate peace in Ukraine. She accused Trump of appeasement towards Russia, a term that has negative connotations in political discourse. Historian Christian Goeschel discussed the historical parallels between the 1938 Munich Agreement and the current situation in Ukraine, emphasizing the dangers of appeasing expansionist dictators. He warned that any deal made without Ukraine's consent could lead to further territorial conquests by Russia. Kallas noted that Russia is testing the West's resolve and unity.