Battle lines are drawn as the EU ‘stands by Ukraine’ and ‘Europe has to play its part on defence and step up’

The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas has blasted the US President Donald Trump as it is has become quite clear, the “free world needs a new leader” following the chaos that ensued the White House.

The US President has made hie feelings clear for the world to see, he has switched sides as he slammed the Ukrainian President over his “hatred” of Vladimir Putin who did invade the sovereign country of Ukraine.

On Friday evening Kallas said in statement, “Ukraine is Europe! We stand by Ukraine.

“We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the aggressor.

“Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.”

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Downing Street broke silence to support the Ukrainian President, the Prime Minister’s spokesman said, “The Prime Minister has tonight spoken to both President Trump and President Zelensky.

“He retains unwavering support for Ukraine, and is doing all he can to find a path forward to a lasting peace based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine.

“The Prime Minister looks forward to hosting international leaders on Sunday including President Zelensky.”

The former Tory Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is a staunch supporter of President Zelensky and Ukraine said it is time for “cool heads.”

Johnson said, “It’s time for cool heads and to remember that the US and Ukraine are on the same side.

“Volodymyr Zelensky has led his people heroically for three years against completely unprovoked aggression from Russia.

“The bravery of the Ukrainians has been amazing. Their suffering has been appalling. It is they who deserve our support and they who frankly deserve our respect.

“The best way forward now is for the minerals deal to be signed as soon as possible. There is still a path to peace. Slava Ukraini!”

A Government source told Sky News on Friday night,”Let’s see what happens in the coming days. Our position remains unchanged: Unwavering support for a just and lasting peace that ensures Ukraine‘s sovereignty and security.

“As the Prime Minister says, [there can be] no negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine. Europe has to play its part on defence and step up.”