Senator Richard Blumenthal condemned Hegsethโs message, calling it a "surrender & betrayal" of Ukraine. Blumenthal, who has made six visits to Ukraine during its fight against Russia, argued that the message amounted to abandoning Ukraine and undermining the security of European allies.
Rep. Don Bacon shared similar concerns, urging the U.S. to recognize who started the war and who was responsible for the indiscriminate bombing of cities. "We should have moral clarity who started this war, who is bombing cities indiscriminately and who our real friend here is," Bacon said, emphasizing the consequences of rewarding the invader.
Donald Tusk said on X: "All we need is peace. A JUST PEACE. Ukraine, Europe, and the United States should work on this together. TOGETHER."
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, reaffirmed Ukraineโs territorial integrity, declaring, "Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity are unconditional."
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