Germany's Merz crucial. AfD, of course. Don't think Orban realized he clearly classed Putin as a weak man ...
There have been varying responses out of Germany. Several German leaders have come to Zelensky’s defense.
“Ukraine is not alone,” Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wrote in a statement posted to social media. “Germany together with our European allies stands united alongside Ukraine— and against the Russian aggression. Ukraine can build on unwavering support from Germany, Europe, and beyond.”
Germany's current Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and the incoming Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, also voiced their support, on X.
“We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war,” Merz said.
Elsewhere, Tino Chrupalla, a co-leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), vocalized his support for Trump.
“Since the E.U. and Germany unfortunately fail as mediators, the USA and Russia must come to an agreement,” he said, via a translated post shared on X.
Hungary
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Orbán Viktor, notably broke away from many of his European counterparts and showcased his support for Trump:
“Strong men make peace, weak men make war,” he said in a post on X. “Today President @realDonaldTrump stood bravely for peace. Even if it was difficult for many to digest. Thank you, Mr. President!”
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