European leaders have been weighing in on the chaos which unfolded in the Oval Office last week when Donald Trump sat down with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Friedrich Merz, who is likely to be the next German chancellor, has been outspoken in his belief Europe needs to pursue greater independence from the US.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attempted to repair relations with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday after the previous day's sudden blowup, while some European leaders leapt to Zelenskyy's defence.

European countries should stand up for international law, defend their interests, and provide stronger support for Ukraine, German foreign minister says - Anadolu Ajansı

Rutte’s comments came a day after Trump and Zelenskyy’s fiery confrontation in the Oval Office, after which the Ukraine president was told to leave the White House. The planned signing of a mineral deal between the U.S. and Ukraine was put on hold.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London ahead of a summit with other European leaders organized by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Germany’s new conservative leader, incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has said he seeks "independence" from the U.S., said, "Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, we stand with Ukraine in good and in ...

Zelenskyy challenged the idea that Ukraine can rely on diplomatic guarantees by Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin launched the war in 2022.

“President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strong support in Ukraine, broad support in Europe, and he has led his people through a very demanding and brutal time, under attack from Russia. That Trump accuses Zelenskyy of gambling with World War III is deeply unreasonable and a statement I distance myself from,” he said in a statement to Norwegian TV2.

Britain is hosting a summit of European leaders to shore up support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with President Donald Trump that left many uncertain where the once staunch allies stood.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, directly after his meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in Washington, D.C.