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We need peace, not endless war,
It is our policy to continue what happened in the past, we're constructive,
Zelensky said, quoted by the BBC We need a leader that can deal with us, eventually deal with the Russians, and end this war,
Mike Waltz, Trump's national security adviser, told CNN If they replace me, given what is going on, given the support, simply replacing me will not be simple,
Zelensky told British media If there is NATO and the war is over, it means I fulfilled my mission,
In the near future, all of us in Europe will shape our common positions — the lines we must achieve and the lines we cannot compromise on,
It's not enough to just hold an election. You need to also not let me run. This will be a bit more difficult. Looks like you will have to negotiate with me,
I am ready to engage in any kind of constructive format in relations with the U.S.,
The agreement that's on the table will be signed if the parties are ready,
There won't be European troops on Ukrainian soil in the coming weeks."
Starmer did an impressive job of asserting Europe's agency in the war on Ukraine and conveying to President Trump that Europe is willing and able to take a leading role in implementing any credible peace deal,
said Rachel Ellehuus, director-general of Royal United Services Institute, a defense and security think tank We have an opportunity to come together to ensure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine that secures their sovereignty and security,
We need to give a mandate to the [European] Commission to use innovative funding,
For the past three years, the Russians have been spending 10 percent of their GDP on defense,
Five hundred million Europeans are asking 300 million Americans to protect them from 140 million Russians,
The allies will coordinate their positions, develop a joint action plan, and outline concrete steps toward ending the war with a just peace and providing Ukraine with robust security guarantees."
Quote from the presidential website That is the agenda and we need to agree what steps come out of this meeting to deliver peace through strength for the benefit of all.”
This is a paradox, listen to how it sounds: 500million Europeans ask 300million Americans to protect them from 140million Russians."
Ahead of the summit, Mr Tusk said Even while Russia talks about peace, they are continuing their relentless aggression.”
I hope you know that we are all with you and the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes. Everyone around this table".
Addressing Zelenskyy, who was seated next to him, the UK Prime Minister said