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No one wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine! That is why we are jointly seeking the path to a lasting and just peace. Ukraine can rely on Germany – and on Europe.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Russia is the aggressor, and Ukraine is the aggressed people. I think we were all right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago, and to continue to do so. We, that is the United States of America, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese and many others,
French President Emmanuel Macron ... Macron told reporters in Portugal
What we saw in the Oval Office today was beyond disgraceful. Trump and Vance berating Zelenskyy - putting on a show of lies and misinformation that would make Putin blush - is an embarrassment for America and a betrayal of our allies. They're popping champagne in the Kremlin,
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen ... AFP quoted Hollen as saying_(cropped).jpg)
It's a punch in the gut for Ukraine. ... There must be room for robust conversations - even between friends. But when it happens in front of rolling cameras like that, there is only one winner. And he sits in the Kremlin,
Denmark's foreign minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen ... Rasmussen wrote on Facebook.jpg)
A brutal dressing down in the Oval Office,
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ... Medvedev wrote on TelegramYour dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people ... You are never alone dear President Zelenskyy,
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted
I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations,
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There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a victim: Ukraine."
French President Emmanuel Macron did not mince words, stating
Ukraine is Europe! We stand by Ukraine,
the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated.jpg)
Donald Trump has switched sides in the war, and I think that is the context for the confrontation we just saw,
said Susan Glasser, a journalist who wrote a book about Putin’s rise in Russia
The path to peace and the path to prosperity is maybe engaging in diplomacy,
Vance said, defending Trump’s apparent trust in Putin
I don’t know if we can ever do business with Zelensky again,
Graham said outside the White House on FridayWe tried the pathway of Joe Biden, of thumping our chest,
Vance saidPutin went through a hell of a lot with me,
Trump saidRespect to those who, since the beginning, have been fighting. Because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, for their children and for the security of Europe,
Macron added
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We stand with #Ukraine in good and in testing times. We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war."
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, Scholz's likely successor after his party won last Sunday's general election, postedNobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians do."
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said
You are not alone."
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was among the first to show his support for Zelenskiy and Ukraine on social media, telling themToday, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge,
she said
The only obstacle to peace is Putin's decision to continue his war of aggression. If Russia stops fighting, there will be no war. If Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no Ukraine. Estonia's support to Ukraine remains unwavering. Time for Europe to step up."
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna wrote on X