EU, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, other allies offer support to Ukraine, while Hungary and Russia defend the president of the United States.
The European leaders presented their support behind the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, after a high voice dispute on Friday with Donald Trump sent shock waves worldwide, presenting doubts about efforts to end the Russian-Ukraine War.
The president of the United States openly rebuked Zelensky for not being “grateful”, and then accused the Ukrainian leader of “not being ready for peace” and having “not respected” the United States in the “precious oval office.”
These are some of the political reactions around the world.
EU: ‘New leader’
The heads of the European Union Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa assured Zelensky that “he was never alone.”
“Be strong, be brave, be brave,” wrote the European Commission and the presidents of the Council in a joint statement on social networks, telling Zelensky: “We will continue working with you for a fair and lasting peace.”
The main diplomat of the Kaja Kallas block questioned the leadership of the United States of the transatlantic alliance between the European powers and Washington.
“Today it was clear that the free world needs a new leader. It depends on us, Europeans, taking this challenge, ”he wrote on social networks.
France: Russia the ‘aggressor’
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, said that Russia was the “aggressor” in the Ukraine War.
“There is an aggressor that is Russia. There is an thickened town that is Ukraine, “Macron told journalists, adding:” We were well to help Ukraine and punish Russia three years ago and continue doing it. “
Later went further to say that “if someone is playing in World War II, it is Vladimir Putin,” referring to Trump’s accusations against Zelensky.
Germany: no ‘confuse’
The next chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, assured his support for Zelensky in an X publication.
“We should never confuse the victim and the victim in this terrible war,” said Merz. The outgoing chancellor Olaf Scholz also expressed his support for Ukraine, as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Annalena Baerbock, who added that kyiv’s “search for peace and security is ours.”
Hungary: Trump defended the “peace”
Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, one of Trump’s closest partners and Russian president Vladimir Putin, thanked Trump for being “bravely for peace.”
“Strong men do peace, weak men make war,” Orban wrote in an X publication.
Italy: Summit necessary
The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, asked that the United States, Europe and its allies meet on the Ukraine War “without delay.”
“A summit is needed without delay … to speak frankly about how we intend to face today’s main challenges, starting with Ukraine, which together we have defended in recent years,” he said.
Netherlands: support ‘without decrease’
“Dutch support for Ukraine is still not decreased. Especially now, “said Prime Minister Dick Schoof in X, adding” we want lasting peace and the end of the war of aggression that Russia has begun. “
Poland: ‘Not only’
Kyiv Poland’s ally moved to reassure the Ukrainians after the dispute. “Dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone,” said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in X in a publication addressed to Zelensky.
Spain: ‘He meets’ Ukraine
The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, said his country would be in Ukraine, destroyed by war, after row.
“Ukraine, Spain is with you”, Sánchez, a firm sponsor of Ukraine since the invasion of Russia in 2022 who promised one billion euros of help on a visit to kyiv this week, wrote in X.
Russia: ‘cocaine cocaine’ Zelensky
“For the first time, Trump told the truth to the cocaine clown’s face,” said former President Dmitry Medvedev, now vice president of the Russian Security Council, referring to Zelensky.
Kirill Dmitriev, one of the Moscow negotiators in the first high -level conversations among Russian and American officials since Kremlin sent troops to Ukraine, described the dispute between the two leaders as “historical.”
United Kingdom: ‘unwavering support’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met most European leaders to echo their support for Ukraine before organizing Zelensky this weekend.
Starmer “is doing everything possible to find a path to lasting peace based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine,” said a Downing Street spokeswoman, adding that he spoke with both leaders after the White House meeting.
Ukraine: ‘It is not possible’
The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmygal, said that Zelensky was “correct” since “peace without guarantees is not possible.”
“The high fire without guarantees is the way to the Russian occupation of the entire European continent,” Shmygal wrote in X.
The Army Chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, who rarely makes political statements, also spoke by affirming the Armed Forces was behind Zelensky, while asking for unity.
United States Democrats: Trump ‘doing Putin’s work’
The Senate Democrats accused Trump and his vice president JD Vance to put on Putin side.
“Trump and Vance are doing Putin’s dirty work,” Chuck Schumer published on social networks.
Other Ukrainian allies
Other Ukrainian allies gathered throughout the country, with Canada saying that kyiv was not only fighting for his freedom but also “ours.”
Denmark described his “pride” by supporting Ukraine, while Sweden referred to Ukrainians as “friends.”
Image of the header: the president of the United States, Donald Trump, and the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, meet at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 28, 2025. – AFP
