The US president openly criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for not being “thankful” and accused him of not being ready for peace, sparking political reactions worldwide. The EU expressed support for Zelensky, with France labeling Russia as the aggressor and Germany emphasizing not to confuse the aggressor and victim. Other countries like Italy called for a summit, Poland reassured Ukraine of support, and Spain pledged to stand by Ukraine, while Russia and UK reaffirmed their positions, and US Democrats accused Trump of doing Putin’s work. Ukraine’s Prime Minister agreed with Zelensky, stating peace without guarantees is not possible, with support from other allies like Canada, Denmark, and Sweden.
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Von der Leyen tells Xi EU-China ties are at ‘inflection point’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that EU-China relations are at an "inflection point" due to trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Both sides emphasized the need for mutual solutions to longstanding issues as the summit marks 50 years of EU-China relations, overshadowed by tensions over trade and geopolitical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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