Berlin: Germany has cautioned that Europe must be prepared to take on greater responsibility in defending Ukraine, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest remarks signaled a sharp, yet uncertain, change in Washington’s approach to the war.
Trump, who had previously hinted that Ukraine might need to cede territory to Russia for peace, has now declared that Kyiv must regain all its land. His latest statement on social media has been welcomed as a reassuring signal for Ukraine, but European leaders remain wary of the sustainability of U.S. commitment. Many fear that the shift could be a temporary gesture, with Trump’s long-term intentions still unclear.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Europe cannot afford to rely on Washington’s rhetoric alone. Speaking on national radio,