Squeezed between Putin and Trump, Europe sees a moment of truth

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MUNICH—As the U.S. and Russia begin negotiations this coming week about the fate of Ukraine and European security, the shared view in Washington and in Moscow these days is open contempt for the leaders of Europe. What happens next will determine whether the alliance of European democracies, inside and outside the European Union, will remain a significant player on the increasingly brutal international stage, where the niceties of the post-World War II international order no longer apply. “Denial is no longer possible. The message is clear: It’s time to take our responsibilities, to safeguard our own security," said France’s European...