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Let me be clear, we agree with Trump on the urgent need for a durable peace. Now we need to deliver together,
Sir Keir said
Nobody wanted to see what happened last Friday, but I do not accept that the US is an unreliable ally.”
When asked if the US under Trump was an unreliable ally, he saidEurope must do the heavy lifting,
he said, before addingThe agreement that’s on the table will be signed if the parties are ready,
he saidWe have to learn from the mistakes of the past, we cannot accept a weak deal which Russia can breach with ease, instead any deal must be backed by strength,
he saidThere will be diplomacy for the sake of peace,
he said in his nightly video address
The format of what happened, I don't think it brought something positive or additional to us as partners,
he saidThere is no threat to residents of nearby areas,
the emergency ministry saidEvery nation must contribute to that in the best way that it can, bringing different capabilities and support to the table, but all taking responsibility to act, all stepping up their own share of the burden,
he saidWe all have understood that after a long time of under investment, it is now of utmost importance to step up the defence investment for a prolonged period of time,
she said
I’m not criticising anyone, but rather than move at the pace of every single country in Europe which would be a slow pace, I do think we’ve got to get to a coalition of the willing now and move this forward,
he said before the meeting.jpg)
We have a shield, they don’t. And they can no longer depend on the American nuclear deterrent. We need a strategic dialogue with those who don’t have it, and that would make France stronger,
Macron said in an interview with several French newspapers this weekend.jpg)
We are working with the US on this point,
said Mr Starmer
We need to deliver together,
Starmer said after the meeting
This war needs to end, and that’s going to take concessions on territory. That’s going to take Russian concessions on security guarantees,
Waltz told CNNWe will step up to this historic task,
said Mr StarmerEurope’s security is our responsibility above all,
said Mr Starmer, as the heads of state gathered to rally around Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, after he clashed with US president Donald Trump last weekWe’re going to continue to be there to support Ukraine as necessary with whatever it takes for as long as it takes
he said,We have to put Ukraine in a position of strength so that it has the means to fortify itself and to protect itself,
von der Leyen said
I think it is very important that we avoid the risk that the west divides. And I think on this, the UK and Italy can play an important role in bridge building.”
Ms Meloni, who enjoys a close relationship with Trump, added