From: New Voice of Ukraine 🇺🇦 by Ulyana Kulikova – Marketing Specialist, Community Leader, and Advocate for Ukrainian Initiatives
A high-stakes meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance on Feb. 28 in Washington ended in a diplomatic standoff, sending shockwaves through the international community. The diplomatic fallout from the meeting quickly reverberated across Europe, with Germany emerging as a key voice in the debate.
German leaders responded with a mix of concern and determination, highlighting both the urgency of supporting Ukraine and the broader implications for European security. As tensions flared, top German officials made it clear where they stood on the escalating crisis.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmedGermany’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and condemned Russia’s ongoing aggression. He emphasized that “no one wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine.”
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized President Trump’s conduct during the meeting, describing it as a “new era of ruthlessness.” She urged European nations to “defend the rules-based international order and the strength of law more than ever against the power of the strongest.”
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the opposition and expected to become the next Chancellor, vowed to stand with Ukraine “in good and in testing times.” He stressed the importance of distinguishing between the aggressor and the victim in the conflict, stating, “We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war.”
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