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European leaders vow “unwavering commitment” to Ukraine following Trump-Zelensky meeting
From CNN’s Max Foster and Billy Stockwell
President Donald Trump, right, speaks before a lunch with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, from left, as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice President JD Vance listen in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Friday.Alex Brandon/AP
European leaders reiterated their steadfast support for Ukraine in a virtual call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his meeting today with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
The European leaders gave “their unwavering commitment to Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression,” the UK’s Downing Street said in a statement.
A Downing Street spokesperson said: “A just and lasting peace for Ukraine was the only way to stop the killing for good, they agreed.”
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also took part in the call, the spokesperson said.
“Further discussions about how they could support Ukraine in the lead up to, and following, a ceasefire would continue this week, including in a Coalition of the Willing call on Friday, the leaders agreed,” the spokesperson added.
Credit: www.edition.cnn.com
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