The European Union was formed to screw the United States, Donald Trump has declared. Speaking during his first cabinet meeting, the US president said: “The European Union was formed in order to screw the United States, that’s the purpose of it. And they’ve done a good job of it. But now I’m president.”

More than a dozen European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau descended on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv in a show of support marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Come on, you can’t wage a trade war against both China and Europe at the same time. I hope I convinced him,” Macron said. He emphasized that the U.S. should prioritize imposing tariffs on China, warning that simultaneously worsening trade relations with Europe could be against Washington’s interests.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that punitive sanctions against Russia would be intensified unless there is a genuine commitment to a lasting and just peace. The European Commission president made this remark while visiting Kyiv on Monday,

European Council President Antonio Costa has said that Ukraine's accession to the European Union would be the most important security guarantee for the future of the country. Costa was speaking at a joint press conference with EU leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Kyiv.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that if the United States enforces tariffs on Canada on Tuesday, the Canadian government will react swiftly and firmly. His remarks came in response to a question about Ottawa’s approach to President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement.

We will increase punitive sanctions against Russia unless they demonstrate true willingness to achieve a lasting peace agreement,” said Ursula von der Leyen. The head of the European Commission is in Kyiv on Monday.

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Credit: Office of the President of Ukraine/Cover Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was joined by EU leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a memorial event in the Maidan Square marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Monday (24February2025).

Ursula von der Leyen stated that without a genuine commitment from Russia toward a lasting and just peace, punitive sanctions would be further intensified. The European Commission president made this statement while in Kyiv on Monday,