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EU Ready to Lead Ukraine Support, Including Military, if US Steps Back Before Trump's Inauguration

Jan 9, 2025, 03:09 PM

The European Union is prepared to take the lead in supporting Ukraine, including military support, if the United States, under President-elect Donald Trump, decides to step back from its current level of support. This statement was made by the EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, as she headed to a meeting of countries supporting Ukraine at a US base in Germany, 11 days before Trump's inauguration. Kallas expressed hope that the US would continue its backing of Kyiv, emphasizing that it is not in America's interest for Russia to become the strongest force in the world. She cautioned against premature speculation about future US support, noting that the new leadership would likely see the broader implications of their decisions.