The attacks and, Donald Trump, to Volodimir Zelenski, the leader of Ukraine, this Friday at the White House have caused a new shock in Europe. In full tear with the United States, several European leaders – among them, the representatives of the main institutions of the EU – have sympathized with Zelenski, who has not been achabated at the threats of the Republican tycoon. Trump has accused him of taking advantage of the US, “playing with World War Mention Trump’s anger to Zelenski, and in line with the support he showed the country attacked by the Kremlin during this week’s summit in kyiv. Zelenski has thanked on social networks the support of European leaders.
In addition to the messages on social networks, several leaders – among them, the president of the European Council, António Costa, or the French president, Emmanuel Macron – have telephonated Zelenski after his abrupt departure from the White House to show him his support. The Ukrainian leader is invited to the extraordinary summit next Thursday in Brussels in which Ukraine will be discussed.
“His dignity honors the courage of the Ukrainian people,” they have launched on the social networks Costa, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and that of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in an identical and coordinated message that they have also issued in Ukraine. “Be strong, be brave, do not be afraid. He will never be alone, dear Zelenski. We will continue working with you for a fair and lasting peace, ”they have remarked. The high representative for foreign policy and security, Kaja Kallas, which this week received the plant from the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in Washington, has gone a little further: “Today it has become clear that the free world needs a new leader. It corresponds to us, Europeans, accept this challenge. ”
“Dear Zelenski, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone,” said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, also not directly mentioning Trump or A, who has attacked Ukraine together with Trump. The discomfort in Europe is great for the, which has shown a great historical affinity with Putin but seems to resent Zelenski since a telephone conversation between them during his first mandate – in which he pressed the Ukraine to process the son of the Democrat Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, for his bus Donbás region if he did not – derived in his first process of dismissal (impeachment).
Ukraine, Spain is with you.
Ukraine, Spain stands with you.
Ukraine, Spain with you. 🇺🇦 🇪🇸
– Pedro Sánchez (@sánchezCastejon)
“Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine is the assaulted people,” said French president Emmanuel Macron, in Portugal, during an official visit. “We did well to help Ukraine and punish Russia three years ago and we will continue to do so. We, that is, the United States, Europeans, Canadians and many others. And we must thank all those who have helped and respect those who have been fighting from the beginning. Because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children and the security of Europe. They are simple things, but it is good to remember them at times like these, ”added the French president, who in the same oval office in which this Friday has lived one of the most sour public scenes of recent international politics.
“Germany, together with our European allies, remains united with Ukraine and against Russian aggression,” German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Annalena Baerbock, has affected the social networks. “Ukraine can count on the unwavering support of Germany, Europe and beyond. His defense of democracy and his search for peace and security are ours, ”he added. “Ukraine, you will never walk alone,” said Lithuania, Gitanas Nauseda on social networks. “Sweden is with Ukraine. Not only are you fighting for your freedom but also for that of all of Europe, ”he said in his official X (previously Twitter) account the Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristerson.
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President .We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen)
European messages have happened since the incident in the White House, of which Zelenski has left without signing the mineral agreement that was going to sign this Friday. “The only obstacle to peace is Putin’s decision to continue his war of aggression,” said Estonia Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. “If Russia stops fighting, there will be no war. If Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no Ukraine. Estonia’s support is still unwavering. It’s time for Europe to step forward, ”he added.
Although the vast majority of European leaders have closed ranks with Zelenski, members of the ultra -right more related to Trump have been unmarked. The Italian Prime Minister, the ultra -rightist Giorgia Meloni, has issued a statement in which he asks for an “immediate” summit between the US and the EU to talk about “today’s challenges” and Ukraine. However, the Italian leader, close to Trump’s circle, has avoided supporting Zelenski. The Hungarian Prime Minister, the national popular Viktor Orbán. “Strong men make peace, the weak make war. Today, President Trump rose bravely for peace. Although for many it is difficult to digest. Thank you Mr. President, ”he said on social networks.
Meanwhile, the orbit of Trump’s Kremlin to Zelenski. “The insolent pig has finally received a good slap in the Oval Office,” said Russian President Dmitri Medvedev. “And Donald Trump is right: kyiv’s regime is playing with World War third,” he added. “It is a miracle of moderation how Trump and Vance have been contained and they will not hit this scoundrel! The spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, María Zajárova, said.
