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Assurances of continued navy assist are particularly crucial for Ukraine now with Trump’s imminent return to Washington.
The president-elect has made clear that his administration will anticipate Europe to take the lead in supporting Ukraine’s protection and oversee any future cease-fire deal between Kyiv and Moscow, a stark distinction to present President Joe Biden’s place. Trump is ready to return to the White House on Jan. 20, leaving Zelenskyy only some weeks to make sure that European allies are ready to take over as Ukraine’s chief supporters.
Rutte is only one of a string of European leaders the Ukrainian president is assembly as he seeks to agency up assist from allies.
Zelenskyy met with French President Emmanuel Macron earlier within the day and plans to fulfill with a number of different leaders, together with from Germany, Italy and Poland, in addition to European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen whereas in Brussels.
“It’s an excellent alternative to discuss safety ensures for Ukraine for right this moment and for tomorrow,” Zelenskyy mentioned, including that he plans to make use of his two days in Brussels to make sure that Ukraine’s companions “have the identical joint place” of their strategy towards the nation’s protection.
