European Leaders Urge Trump to Support Ukraine

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has echoed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's sentiment that Europe should independently support Ukraine more robustly. At the European Political Community summit in Budapest, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for a 'peace through strength' approach, urging European leaders to provide firm military support rather than engage in negotiations with Russia. He criticized those advocating concessions to Russia, warning that such actions could be detrimental to Europe. European leaders, including European Council chief Charles Michel, emphasized the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine and the need for a united front against authoritarian regimes. Meanwhile, Russian officials claim that the West should recognize Russia's advances in Ukraine and negotiate an end to the conflict, with Trump suggesting a quicker resolution to the war. Concerns linger over Trump's past relations with European leaders and the implications for NATO and international trade.