By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-17 11:10:54 | Updated at 2024-11-17 13:26:43
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Award-winning journalist Hadley Gamble has warned that Europe is coming to terms with the end of American support for Ukraine's war efforts.
Speaking on GB News, Gamble said Olaf Scholz's recent phone call with Vladimir Putin signals a significant shift in European stance.
"I think this is a realisation that the party is over. The Americans are not going to continue to fund Europe's defence", she told GB News.
The comments come as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January.
Gamble joined Tom Harwood on GB News
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Trump has repeatedly stated he could end the war in Ukraine swiftly upon returning to power.
"I would tell Zelensky, no more. You got to make a deal", Trump told Fox News in July last year.
The former president has already reportedly urged Putin not to escalate the conflict in a recent phone call following his election victory.
Zelensky has expressed hope about Trump's approach, saying: "We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump's decisive leadership."
Trump says he will end the Ukraine conflict
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's hour-long call with Putin on Friday has sparked controversy, with President Zelensky warning it opened a "Pandora's box".
The Ukrainian leader expressed concern that the conversation undermines efforts to isolate Putin.
"Now there may be other conversations, other calls... this is exactly what Putin has long wanted: it is extremely important for him to weaken his isolation", Zelenskyy said.
During the call, Scholz urged Russia to "end" the war and "withdraw troops".
Hadley Gamble spoke on GB News
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Gamble suggested Europe faces financial constraints in supporting Ukraine without US backing.
"Olaf Scholz understands that and I think you're going to see movement from Europe to this realisation, they can't afford it and the policies have not worked", she said.
She highlighted that private sector investment could play a role in Ukraine's future.
"Zelensky and the Ukrainians are the ones hurting. They deserve their energy protected and billions in investment, we've already seen BlackRock and JP Morgan say they will invest millions into this country", Gamble added.
