European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, are working to ensure continued support for Ukraine amidst tensions with the United States. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Starmer to discuss the fallout from a heated exchange with Donald Trump, where the former president criticized Zelenskyy for not being grateful enough. The European Union has expressed solidarity with Ukraine, with EU foreign minister Kaja Kallas calling for European leadership in the face of the transatlantic rift. Zelenskyy remains steadfast in his demand for security guarantees in any agreement to end the war with Russia, despite pushback from Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Zelenskyy has thanked the U.S. for its support, but rejected calls to apologize for his actions during the White House meeting. The Department of Defense reports that Congress has appropriated around $183 billion for Ukraine’s defense since February 2022, though Trump has claimed a higher figure. European leaders have emphasized the importance of respecting Ukraine’s fight for independence and dignity, and have pledged to continue working towards a just and lasting peace in the region.
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