The European Union is prepared to take a leading role in supporting Ukraine if U.S. backing wanes, EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Jan. 9 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, German media outlet Tagesschau reported. "If the United States is not ready for it, the European Union is ready to take the lead," Kallas said.

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The European Union is ready to take the lead in supporting Ukraine. However, Europe hopes that elected US President Donald Trump will not stop supporting Ukrainians, states Top European Union diplomat,

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has stated that the European Union is prepared to take a leading role in helping Ukraine if US assistance falters. Source: European Pravda,

As reported by AFP, Kallas expressed hope that Washington will maintain its support for Ukraine. “I am really confident that all other members, and hopefully also the United States, are ready to continue supporting Ukraine,