European Leaders Show Support for Zelensky After Trump Clash

European leaders lined up to show solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb 28, after he came under attack from US President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance in a stunning White House confrontation.

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BRUSSELS - European leaders lined up to show solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb 28, after he came under attack from US President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance in a stunning White House confrontation.

Within a short time, prime ministers and presidents from the north, south, east and west of the continent posted on social media in support of Mr. Zelensky and Ukraine in the war against Russia's invasion, following the extraordinary clash.

While they did not directly criticize the US President, their comments made clear they stood by Kyiv—highlighting a major rift between traditional allies the US and Europe over the war since Mr. Trump returned to office.

"There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a people who are under attack: Ukraine," French President Emmanuel Macron, who visited Mr. Trump last week, posted on X. "Respect to those who, since the beginning, have been fighting. Because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, for their children and for the security of Europe."