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If you want to fight Russia then do it yourselves,
Trump's position is ... he wrote
We should spend less time worrying about Putin, and more time worrying about migrant rape gangs, drug lords, murderers, and people from mental institutions entering our country – so that we don’t end up like Europe!"
Writing on his website Truth Social, Mr Trump said
Europe must do the heavy lifting,
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This will be vital for protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening Ukraine,
Starmer told a press conference following a summit with Western leaders in LondonLet me be clear, we agree with Trump on the urgent need for a durable peace. Now we need to deliver together,
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We have a shield, they don’t. And they can no longer depend on the American nuclear deterrent. We need a strategic dialogue with those who don’t have it, and that would make France stronger,
Macron said in an interview with several French newspapers this weekend
This war needs to end, and that’s going to take concessions on territory. That’s going to take Russian concessions on security guarantees,
Waltz told CNNI’m not criticising anyone, but rather than move at the pace of every single country in Europe which would be a slow pace, I do think we’ve got to get to a coalition of the willing now and move this forward,
he said before the meetingWe need to deliver together,
Starmer said after the meetingWe are working with the US on this point,
said Mr Starmer
We will step up to this historic task,
said Mr StarmerEurope’s security is our responsibility above all,
said Mr Starmer, as the heads of state gathered to rally around Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, after he clashed with US president Donald Trump last weekWe’re going to continue to be there to support Ukraine as necessary with whatever it takes for as long as it takes
he said,We all have understood that after a long time of under investment, it is now of utmost importance to step up the defence investment for a prolonged period of time,
she saidWe have to put Ukraine in a position of strength so that it has the means to fortify itself and to protect itself,
von der Leyen said
If we don’t increase our effort fast enough and let the aggressor dictate its conditions, we won’t end up well,
he saidWe are at a crossroads in history today, ... This is not a moment for more talk. It’s time to act. Time to step up and lead, and to unite, around a new plan for a just and enduring peace.”
he said, adding
First, we will keep the military aid flowing and continue increasing economic pressure on Russia to strengthen Ukraine now. Second, we agreed that any lasting peace must ensure Ukraine’s sovereignty and security, and Ukraine must be at the table. Third, in the event of a peace deal, we will keep boosting Ukraine’s own defensive capabilities to deter any future invasion. Fourth, we will go further to develop a coalition of the willing to defend a deal in Ukraine and to guarantee the peace,
said Keir StarmerThe UK is prepared to back this with boots on the ground and planes in the air together with others, Europe must do the heavy lifting,
Starmer added
I hope you know that we are all with you and the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes. Everyone around this table.”
Addressing Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was sitting alongside him, Starmer added