European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump for saying that Europe lagged behind the U.S. in aid for Ukraine, and insisted the bloc must have a seat at the table when the time comes for peace talks.

In an interview with Reuters, Kallas refuted Trump’s remarks, emphasizing that Europe has been the largest donor. “By my calculations, we have provided over 134 billion euros to Ukraine. This makes us the largest international donor,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday called for the U.S. to continue supplying Ukraine and said Europe would pay the bill. Speaking at an event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the NATO chief said the alliance must invest more in defence,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed on Thursday the need to step up support for Ukraine, adding it was vital Russia did not win as it could result in Russian President Vladimir Putin 'high fiving' the leaders of North Korea and China.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stressed the need to strengthen support for Ukraine, emphasising that it is vital that Russia does not win. Source: Reuters with reference to Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos,