US President Donald Trump said he thinks Vladimir Putin wants peace. Ukraine and its European allies don’t believe he does. More than anything, Putin wants to see a new global order — with Russia playing a starring role.

Since the start of his presidency, Donald Trump has claimed that Vladimir Putin is seeking peace. European leaders, however, view the situation differently, as they don't trust either the words or the intentions of the Russian leader.

Since the beginning of his presidency, Donald Trump has asserted that Vladimir Putin desires peace. European leaders, however, view the situation differently, as they mistrust both the words and intentions of the Russian leader.