Trump is pushing Ukraine to surrender: How are Kyiv and Europe reacting to the suspension of American aid?

Oleksandr Merezhko, the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Committee, commented on the latest decisions from US President Donald Trump, “It seems that Trump is urging us to surrender.”

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine is fully committed to continuing its cooperation with the US and is actively working to ensure that American support continues until a peace agreement is fully established. He expressed concerns regarding the supply of Patriot missiles but remains confident that Ukraine, the US, and other partners are mitigating this risk.

France indicated that the suspension of US aid makes peace in Ukraine “more distant.”

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, in response to Trump’s decision, urged Europe to make a “fundamental shift.”

The Polish Foreign Ministry pointed out that the US decision was made without consulting or informing allies. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed that Poland would be safer if Ukraine remained “sovereign, pro-Western, and capable of defending itself against Russian aggression.”

Estonia called on its European partners to enhance support for Ukraine, while the Irish government approved an additional €100M aid package for the procurement of non-lethal military equipment.