Relations between the U.S. and European Union have been thorny this year with differences over how to support Ukraine, trade tensions and tariffs, dominating a tense period of diplomacy between the power blocs. But, in a somewhat ironic twist of the ongoing Ukraine war, a shared sense of frustration and suspicion of Russia's refusal to come to the negotiating table has brought the U.S. and EU closer together. A united front was seen this week, with Washington and Brussels announcing