My fear is always that it goes beyond that [and] Trump's view of the world is more that the big power in the neighborhood is sovereign, and you shouldn't interfere with what they want to do,
My hope is that what Donald Trump is doing is using quite startling language and quite startling approaches to try and unlock situations, to try and create a situation where Ukraine wants to negotiate peace, Russia wants to negotiate peace, and to get there,
I think it'd be very worrying for Ukraine. These are independent, sovereign countries and we should support the idea that independent sovereign countries should not be invaded,
Zelensky ... You’re not in a good position, you don’t have the cards right now.” ... I’m not playing cards.”
His reaction was to pick up the phone, not reach for Twitter,
Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone.”
If someone is playing World War III, his name is Vladimir Putin,
I am pleased that we made progress,
I welcome the progress of talks between Ukraine and the United States. We must now redouble our efforts to get a lasting, secure peace.” ... When we say a lasting, just settlement for peace in Ukraine, it must of course involve dealing with that issue.”
We also do not rule out the need for a telephone conversation at the highest level.”
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”
By deepening our defence co-operation, boosting spending and enhancing our collective strength, we send a clear message: we will not waver in standing with Ukraine and defending our shared values.”
The UK remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine, and we will continue to lead alongside our European partners as we push for a just and lasting peace
I welcome the progress made during the discussions between the United States of America and Ukraine held today in Jeddah, particularly regarding the idea of a possible 30-day ceasefire. The ball is now clearly in Russia’s court. France and its partners remain committed to a solid and lasting peace, supported by robust security guarantees for Ukraine."
So we agree, and if the Russians agree, the ceasefire will work at that very moment,
Ukraine welcomes this proposal, we consider it positive, we are ready to take such a step. The United States of America has to convince Russia to do this."
We are at a decisive moment for the future of Ukraine and for the security of Europe
What will the peacekeepers protect?
People are being killed as the cities – as things explode throughout the cities, and we have to get that war over with,
This is an important moment for peace in Ukraine and we now all need to redouble our efforts to get to a lasting and secure peace as soon as possible