The Guardian World · Oct 16, 2026

EU’s support to Ukraine matters more than ever, von der Leyen says, as US relationship sours – as it happened

This blog is now closed Several leaders offered Zelenskyy very friendly welcome or, in some cases, simply a big hug as he walked into the room before the formal part of the meeting got under way. Speaking to Newsmax last night, Donald Trump repeated his views of the two leaders involved in the conflict.