On the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, European leaders are demonstrating solidarity with Kyiv while expressing concerns about the ongoing conflict and negotiations with the Trump administration.
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, who recently won Germany's election, has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of empowering Ukraine in peace negotiations.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were among the leaders visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary and discuss further support for the country.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier reaffirmed Germany's commitment to standing by Ukraine with humanitarian aid, refugee protection, and military support until the illegal war ends.
Meanwhile, tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have escalated, with Trump criticizing Zelenskyy's leadership and Zelenskyy accusing Trump of being influenced by Russian disinformation.
The European Union's top diplomat emphasized the necessity of involving Ukraine and Europe in any peace deal with Russia, highlighting concerns about pro-Russian stances within the Trump administration.
European leaders expressed hope for an end to the conflict as they marked the third anniversary of the invasion, with Finnish President Alexander Stubb emphasizing the importance of upholding EU and NATO membership decisions.
Despite Russia's dismissal of dialogue with Europe following new sanctions, European nations continue to impose measures targeting Russian entities involved in the conflict.
The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote on resolutions calling for the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine and a swift end to the war.
As the conflict enters its fourth year, European leaders remain committed to supporting Ukraine and seeking a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.
