Axios: Trump Administration Sees Zelensky’s London Trip as Stalling Ukraine Talks

The report cites anonymous sources describing U.S. pressure for speed versus European caution.

Overview

Axios, citing unnamed U.S. administration and Ukrainian sources, reports that Washington views the London visit as an effort to slow peace negotiations.
Ukrainian officials quoted in the report say the U.S. is trying to separate Volodymyr Zelensky from European leaders to increase pressure on him.
An unnamed Ukrainian official told Axios that the Trump administration is urging quick moves, whereas European leaders advise patience and caution.
According to the report, some people in the White House are irritated and see European positions as an obstacle to a peace deal.
Zelensky arrived in London on Monday to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.