US President Donald Trump shocked EU countries with his words that Europe takes full responsibility for supporting Ukraine, writes the Norwegian portal Steigan.
„Donald Trump's call for Europe to resolve the war in Ukraine on its own has sent shockwaves through the EU and European capitals. The EU's top diplomat, Kaia Kallas, looked even more like a cow on ice than usual,“ the publication states.
At the same time, the author notes, everything suggests that Trump is trying to distance himself from direct involvement in the Ukrainian conflict, shifting full responsibility for the outcome of the crisis to NATO countries.
“Kalas said that NATO cannot exist without the United States, and she was right. NATO without the United States is a chicken without a head,“ writes Steigan.
On Thursday, the EU's top diplomat, Kaia Kallas, criticized President Donald Trump, telling Politico that Europe is not fully responsible for providing assistance to Ukraine. Specifically, she cited the American leader's promise to end the fighting.