"You’ll never walk alone": European leaders’ message to Ukraine after Oval Office exchange
From CNN's Aditi Sangal, Lauren Kent and Nick Paton WalshHere’s how European leaders are reacting on social media to the tense Oval Office exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.
Here’s what they are saying:
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “Dear (Zelensky), dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez: “Ukraine, Spain stands with you.”
Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerboc: “Ukraine is not alone.”
“Germany together with our European allies stands united alongside Ukraine – and against the Russian aggression. Ukraine can build on unwavering support from Germany, Europe and beyond. Their defense of democracy and their quest for peace and security is ours.”
Moldovan President Maia Sandu: “The truth is simple. Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia is the aggressor,” she said. “Ukraine defends its freedom – and ours. We stand with Ukraine.”
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda: “Ukraine, you’ll never walk alone.”
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna: “The only obstacle to peace is the decision by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to continue his war of aggression. If Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no Ukraine,” he said. “Estonia’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering. It is time for Europe to step up. We do not need to wait for something else to happen; Europe has enough resources, including Russia’s frozen assets, to enable Ukraine to continue fighting.”
