International Reactions to Trump's Stance on Ukraine and German Officials Pledge Support for Kyiv

European media outlets are actively commenting on the recent exchange at the White House between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, noting the absence of Vladimir Putin. Spanish outlet El País suggests that the verbal sparring between Zelenskyy, Trump, and Vice President Pence in the Oval Office is a telling sign of the end of an era, highlighting concerns about the shifting dynamics in US foreign policy. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has affirmed Ukraine's reliance on Germany. Scholz stated, "Nothing is more important than the people of Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Germany - and on Europe." Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Friedrich Merz, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Germany's commitment to Ukraine. Merz conveyed to Zelenskyy that Germany stands firmly by Ukraine and is ready to provide support during both favorable and challenging times. He stressed the importance of not abandoning the victim in this conflict.