Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala believes that US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend aid to Ukraine demonstrates the urgent need for Europe to move from words to action.
Adrian Karatnycky, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, has said that contradictory statements from Washington consolidate Europe and to some extent play in favor of Ukraine.
Romanian fashion brand Ami Amalia, founded by entrepreneur Amalia Saftoiu, is seeking an investor to aid it step up direct development of the business in Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that security guarantees for Ukraine will be discussed with partner countries at a separate meeting in Europe.
During a phone conversation with President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Europe must speak with one voice to achieve a just peace.
Europe has enough power and resources to help Ukraine win, but it still lacks political will, which may result in an unfavorable "peace deal" being imposed on Kyiv.
The Netherlands’ Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans called the U.S. reluctance to include European countries in negotiations on Ukraine a “harsh reality,” highlighting Europe’s lack of military leverage.
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Denmark Andrii Sybiha and Lars Løkke Rasmussen discussed steps to ensure the strategic security of Ukraine and Europe.
Europe and the United States currently hold differing views on key issues, but they must seek common ground -- particularly in achieving peace in Ukraine.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has said that negotiations on Ukraine are impossible without Ukraine, and Europe must be involved in the dialogue.
Europe must take responsibility for maintaining peace on the continent and provide the overwhelming aid to Ukraine, as the U.S. faces a broader range of challenges requiring immediate attention.
Security guarantees for Ukraine from Europe alone, without guarantees from the U.S., will not be enough, because Russian leader Vladimir Putin is not afraid of Europe.