European Union Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said Sunday that Europe and Kyiv should consider developing an independent strategy for achieving peace in Ukraine, following US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“Until now the EU was the only serious financial supporter of Ukraine, but was expecting the US political leadership will help to bring peace to Ukraine,” Kubilius wrote on X. “A time comes when the EU together with Ukraine needs to elaborate and implement an independent Peace Strategy.”
Until now the EU was the only serious financial supporter of Ukraine, but was expecting the US political leadership will help to bring peace to Ukraine. A time comes when the EU together with Ukraine needs to elaborate and implement an independent Peace Strategy.
— Andrius Kubilius (@KubiliusA) October 11, 2026
Kubilius’ remarks appeared to reflect his personal position rather than an official EU policy announcement.
Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to “get a new leader” after Zelensky criticised Washington’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel fuel as the US president faces pressure over fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump accused Zelensky of obstructing a deal with Moscow and ignoring instructions not to strike Russian oil refineries.
Kyiv and its European allies have argued that easing pressure on Moscow would help finance the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine.
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