President of the Swiss Confederation stands up for a just peace in Ukraine

At the same time, Switzerland condemns "Russia's aggression against a sovereign state", Keller-Sutter continued in a statement written in English.

Following the scandal at the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenksyi on Friday, several European leaders backed Ukraine. The Western allies were shocked by the rift in front of the world public. Following Trump's threat to cut off US aid, Kiev was assured of solidarity.

"Division of the West"

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote to Selenskyj on X: "Your dignity honors the courage of the Ukrainian people." According to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas on X, it has become clear "that the free world needs a new leader. It is up to us Europeans to take up this challenge."

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrote on X: "Nobody wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine!" French President Emmanuel Macron told media representatives that he thought "it was right that we all helped Ukraine three years ago and sanctioned Russia and will continue to do so".

A proposal by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shows just how much concern there is in Europe after the botched meeting in Washington. She proposed an immediate summit between Europe and the USA. "Every division in the West makes us all weaker and favours those who want to bring about the downfall of our civilization," warned Meloni.