Abandoned by Trump on Ukraine, Europeans strive to close ranks

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

I am focusing on security today and not in 20 years' time. I don't plan to be in power for 10 years,

Zelensky told the forum, stating his readiness to step down if it means peace for Ukraine

Yeah, he will accept it,

Trump told reporters at the White House

Keir StarmeruK Prime Minister

The G7 should take more risk, including the oil price cap, sanctioning Russia's oil giants, and going after banks that are enabling the evasion of sanctions."

British prime minister Keir Starmer

More than 12,600 civilians killed, with many more injured. Entire communities reduced to rubble. Hospitals and schools destroyed,

he said in Geneva

Kaja KallaseU foreign policy chief

You can discuss whatever you want with Putin. But if it comes to Europe or Ukraine, then Ukraine and Europe also have to agree to this deal,

Kallas told reporters in Brussels, where she was leading a meeting of EU foreign ministers

For a fair peace, the country that is under attack must be part of peace negotiations,

he wrote

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

And, President Trump, we would really like to hear from you because all our people, all our families, are very worried. Will there be support from America? Will America be the leader of the free world?”

Zelenskyy said

The autocrats around the world are watching very carefully whether there’s any impunity if you violate international borders or invade your neighbor, or if there is true deterrence,

she said

We must speed up the immediate delivery of weapons and ammunition. And this will be at the heart of our work in the coming weeks,

von der Leyen told a group of media outlets, including Euronews, on her way to the city

I'm focused on Ukraine's security today, not in 20 years, and I have no intention of staying in power for a decade. This is my focus and my greatest aspiration,

he said in a press conference

I've been watching this man (Zelensky ) for years now, as his cities get demolished, as his people get killed, as the soldiers get decimated,

Trump said last week in an interview

We will increase punitive sanctions against Russia unless they demonstrate true willingness to achieve a lasting peace agreement,

she said

Kaja KallaseU foreign policy chief

If you look at the messages that come from the United States, then it’s clear that the Russian narrative is there very strongly represented.”

Asked whether the U.S. administration is acting in the interests of Russia or Ukraine’s Western backers, EU chief diplomat Kallas said

In this fight for survival, it is not only the destiny of Ukraine that is at stake. It's Europe's destiny,

she wrote

We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security,

Costa said in a post on social media

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

The question of $500 billion is no longer there,

Zelenskyy told a news conference at a forum of government officials in Kyiv marking the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

A free and sovereign Ukraine is in the interest of the entire world,

von der Leyen said ahead of her meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday

Europe must be able to defend itself, develop its industries, and achieve the necessary results,

Zelenskyy posted on social media

After Donald Trump's statements in the last week, it is clear that the Americans are largely indifferent to the fate of Europe,

he said, hours after exit polls announced his party's clear win

Dmitry Peskovspokesman

It is important that nothing prevents us from realising the political will of the two heads of state,

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state TV