Czech President Petr Pavel believes Ukraine won’t be able to reclaim all Russian-occupied territories without the West's real will to provide greater support.
President Zelenskyy, meanwhile, stated Ukraine's willingness to negotiate with Russia while maintaining Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Two prominent Dutch think tanks warn that scaling back aid to Ukraine could lead to far greater costs for Western nations in the future, urging continued support despite short-term financial pressures.
In an interview with a German TV channel, ARD, Zelenskyy cautioned that if the United States were to stop providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine, Europe would not be able to fill the gap on its own.
Meeting in Japan, G7 foreign ministers pledged continued economic and military backing for Ukraine, even as they acknowledged Russia is prepared for a protracted war.
Amidst the Israel-Hamas war, G7 chair Japan reaffirms the Group's steadfast support for Ukraine. Strict sanctions on Russia and unchanging commitment to Kyiv are priorities.
Romania's PM emphasizes unwavering support for Ukraine to prevent populist forces' rise with Putin-like leaders emerging in Europe. He underlines the importance of backing Kyiv despite political risks.
The world's oldest Sunday newspaper, the Observer, owned by the Guardian, called in its editorial to the West to keep attention to the ongoing Russia's war against Ukraine and provide Ukraine with military aid.
The perspectives expressed at the YES conference ranged from the mindset of Ukrainian soldiers to arguments for expedited NATO membership, with Ukrainian military officials providing key updates on the war's progress.
European nations, including both EU and non-EU countries like the UK, Norway, and Switzerland, have pledged a total of €156 billion in aid to Ukraine, nearly doubling the U.S.'s contribution of less than €70 billion.