A group of European nations, advocating for increased support for Ukraine, has reportedly sought both financial assistance and security guarantees from the United States German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius announced Thursday that following a meeting of European partners, a telephone conversation took place with US President Donald Trump During the call, European leaders updated President Trump on ongoing efforts Kornelius stated the group expressed hope for continued and substantial US involvement in supporting Ukraine, formulating security assurances and facilitating a productive diplomatic process
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need to continue working towards a summit that includes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where a ceasefire agreement could be negotiated Merz indicated that if Russia continues to delay, Europe would increase sanctions pressure to improve the prospects for a diplomatic resolution
European nations have signaled their willingness to contribute significantly to robust security guarantees for Ukraine following a negotiated settlement Germany is poised to play a key role, focusing on the financial support, armament and training of Ukrainian armed forces Germany is currently Kyiv’s most important partner in this regard and the government intends to expand this cooperation
Regarding potential German military involvement, the Chancellor indicated a decision will be made “at the appropriate time” once several factors are clarified These include the nature and extent of US engagement and the outcome of ongoing negotiations, according to the government spokesperson Any national mandate for German military participation would be determined by the Bundestag