EU-Gipfel: Trumps Drohungen schweißen Europäer und Selenskyj zusammen – was im Entwurf der Gipfelerklärung steht

The European leaders are determined to show their solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a summit in Brussels, amid growing tensions with the US administration. The upcoming meeting of the EU's heads of state and government aims to reaffirm political and military support for Ukraine. Zelensky is expected to attend the discussions on Friday morning.

The European Union's response is a direct reaction to recent statements from US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to ease sanctions on Russia and limit intelligence cooperation with Ukraine. Trump also demanded a change of leadership in Kiev, aiming to divert Ukraine away from further attacks on Russian refineries. In a draft of the summit declaration, European leaders pledge "full and decisive support" to Ukraine, vowing to continue comprehensive assistance.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently criticized the aid packages for Ukraine, stating that no euro should be lost to social and education spending in the country due to security investments. The situation for Ukraine is particularly dire as Russian forces intensify their air strikes against Ukrainian cities, while US President Trump accuses the Ukrainians of exacerbating the global energy crisis through drone attacks on Russian refineries.

President Zelensky sharply criticized Trump's proposed deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, arguing that it would provide additional revenue for Putin's war efforts. This prompted Washington to threaten further restrictions on Ukraine's defense capabilities, including limiting intelligence sharing or blocking the sale of American weapons to NATO partners that would then re-export them to Ukraine.

Trump also announced a temporary cease-fire for the energy sector between Russia and Ukraine, which Zelensky accepted, urging Putin to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure as well. However, Russia continued its assaults on Ukraine's power supply. Zelensky expressed concern over the lack of intelligence sharing, alleging that the US withheld warnings about incoming ballistic missile strikes.

Despite Trump denying these claims, stating that the US is sharing intelligence and wants the war to end, Zelensky's statements have fueled speculation that Trump has already implemented his threats.