Europeans back Zelenskyy after Trump calls for new Ukrainian leader
Several European countries reiterated their support for Ukraine's president following a spat between Washington and Kyiv.
European nations, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland, have staunchly backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's call for a new leader in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed his unwavering confidence in Zelenskyy's resilience against Russian aggression and pledged Poland's full solidarity with the Ukrainian nation.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul echoed this sentiment, urging greater pressure on Moscow to re-engage in peace talks and emphasizing the need for consistency and clarity on Ukraine's side. The support resurfaced following a series of exchanges between Zelenskyy and Trump over the weekend, sparked by Washington's decision to ease diesel sanctions on Russia.
Trump suggested that it might be time for Ukraine to install a new president, while Zelenskyy proposed halting attacks on Russian oil facilities if Moscow halted its assaults on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. In response to Trump's remarks, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting reaffirmed his country's support for Zelenskyy, stating that Ukrainians alone should determine their nation's leadership.
Both Britain and Germany highlighted that Ukraine should decide its own path and emphasized the importance of seeking reconciliation between Kyiv and Washington.
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