European Leaders Gather in Brussels
European leaders are meeting in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a warm welcome from several leaders, who offered handshakes and embraces as he entered the room prior to the formal sessions.
Stance on Russia Sanctions
During the discussions, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged not to lift any sanctions against Russia unless the country stops its war in Ukraine.
International Reactions
Meanwhile, commenting on the ongoing conflict, Donald Trump repeated his views regarding the leaders involved during an interview with Newsmax.
Source: The Guardian
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