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EU's unwavering support for Ukraine amidst Trump's victory and Russia's communication
The EU reaffirms its support for Ukraine, while Russia and the US communicate discreetly regarding potential future negotiations. Ukraine expresses openness to cooperation with the incoming Trump administration.
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Josep BorrellAndrij SybihaDonald TrumpSergey RyabkovVolodymyr Zelenskyy
- What is the extent of the EU's support for Ukraine?
- The EU has provided Ukraine with €122 billion in military and financial aid, training approximately 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers, and aims to increase this number to 75,000 by winter's end.
- What was the purpose of Josep Borrell's visit to Kyiv?
- Josep Borrell, the EU's High Representative, visited Kyiv to reaffirm the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, urging faster weapon deliveries and fewer self-imposed restrictions.
- What is Borrell's perspective on Ukraine's weapons production?
- Borrell emphasized the importance of Ukraine developing its own weapons production capacity to increase efficiency, while also noting that it is up to Ukraine to decide when and under what conditions to negotiate.
- What is Ukraine's stance on cooperation with the Trump administration?
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha expressed Ukraine's openness to collaborating with the Trump administration, highlighting a previous congratulatory call between President Zelenskyy and Trump, discussing further cooperation.
- What is the nature of communication between Moscow and Washington regarding Ukraine?
- Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov, stated that Moscow and Washington are exchanging signals through closed channels regarding Ukraine, expressing willingness to consider Trump's proposals if they focus on reaching an agreement.