Nearly three-quarters of German adults say relations with the United States are bad, while only 24% of U.S adults say the same of relations with Germany.

Macron and Trump's complex relationship mixes rivalry with diplomacy as France pushes for European independence from U.S. influence in defense and foreign policy.

The remarks came as Ukrainian, American and international negotiators met in Switzerland to discuss Trump's 28-point "peace plan" to end the Russia-Ukraine war, US News, Times Now

A group of European and NATO leaders adopted a joint statement on Saturday expressing their concern over the 28-point peace plan proposed to Ukraine by US President Donald Trump. France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Norway, Canada, Japan, Australia, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain met on the margins of the G20 summit in Johannesburg.

Top US and European delegates met in Geneva to discuss Donald Trump’s 28-point plan for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump’s proposals deliver so many gains to Putin that they become a reward for war. Issuing the draft plan with a short deadline was a shameful act.

The United States wants Germany to take over the command of Nato forces in Europe, Donald Trump ’s envoy to the alliance has said. Matthew Whitaker, the US ambassador to Nato, said he is looking forward to Germany stepping up to take over the position of supreme allied commander Europe (Saceur).

To maintain a transatlantic relationship seen as essential, Europe has adapted to the US president's unpredictable demands, even at the risk of slipping into servility.