Bangladesh, April 29 -- Tensions are mounting across European capitals as fears grow that US President Donald Trump may be preparing to walk away from efforts to mediate an end to the war in Ukraine. Citing unnamed Western European officials, the Financial Times reported on April 28 that EU leaders are increasingly concerned Trumps impatience with stalled peace talks could signal a looming US disengagement from the conflict.

Trump, now in the early months of his second term, had campaigned on promises of delivering rapid peace between Moscow and Kiev. But after more than 100 days in office, the ambitious pledges remain unfulfilled. With no significant breakthrough on a ceasefire or direct dialogue between the warring sides, some US and E...