Trump's envoy talks Ukraine peace; Trump slams Europe, pushes Kyiv elections.

• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke with Ukraine's PM Yulia Svyrydenko, reaffirming Trump's focus on a "lasting peace" in Ukraine.
• Bessent and Svyrydenko discussed US sanctions on Russian energy firms and the importance of Ukraine's reform and anti-corruption agenda.
• Trump criticized Europe as "weak on migration," accusing leaders of failing to manage it and undermining the continent's stability.
• Trump renewed pressure on Ukraine's President Zelensky to hold elections, suggesting Moscow has the "upper hand" and Kyiv avoids voting.
• Trump's administration's new national security strategy drew backlash in Europe for echoing "far-right narratives."

Why It Matters: Trump's views indicate future US policy changes for Ukraine and Europe.