Copenhagen, July 3, 2025 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking after a meeting in Denmark, urged the European Union to deepen cooperation with Ukraine amid growing doubts about U.S. commitment to European security, per posts on X from @AFP and @straits_times. As the U.S. under President Donald Trump scales back support, Zelenskiy emphasized that a stronger EU-Ukraine partnership is vital to counter Russia’s aggression. Here’s the story, plus five steps to bolster EU-Ukraine ties, optimized for the keyword Doubts about US commitment to European security EU Ukraine Zelenskiy.

Zelenskiy’s remarks follow a contentious February 28, 2025, White House meeting with Trump, where a clash over security guarantees led to a U.S. freeze on military aid and intelligence sharing, per Reuters and NPR. “Europe should be with Ukraine, because it guarantees their protection,” Zelenskiy said, highlighting fears that Europe could be next if Russia prevails, per @Maks_NAFO_FELLA on X. The EU’s March 6 summit in Brussels approved a €150 billion defense loan package and relaxed fiscal rules to boost military spending, but failed to commit new aid for Ukraine, per Politico. European leaders like Ursula von der Leyen stressed, “Ukraine’s security is at the core of Europe’s security,” yet divisions persist, with Hungary’s Viktor Orbán opting out of joint support, per NPR.

5 Steps to Strengthen EU-Ukraine Ties

1. Increase Military Aid – Norway’s €8 billion pledge for 2025 sets a model, per NPR. EU nations should pool resources via the “Danish model,” purchasing Ukrainian-made weapons to bolster Kyiv’s defenses, as Denmark and the Netherlands have done with $950 million and $440 million orders, respectively.
2. Enhance Defense Cooperation – Zelenskiy’s call for a European army reflects the need for a unified defense strategy, per Reuters. The EU’s ReArm Europe initiative, with €800 billion in potential funding, should prioritize joint projects like drone production to support Ukraine.
3. Secure Energy Infrastructure – Russia’s March 5 missile attack on Ukraine’s energy grid underscores the need for EU investment in resilient systems, per Kyiv Independent. Fund projects like bomb shelters and renewable energy to protect civilians.
4. Push for NATO Integration – Zelenskiy sees NATO as the ultimate security guarantee, per Reuters. The EU should advocate for Ukraine’s membership path, despite Trump’s rejection, to deter Russia, as suggested by @tweet4Anna_NAFO on X.
5. Counter Disinformation – Russia’s cyberattacks and propaganda threaten unity, per Foreign Affairs. The EU should fund media literacy and cybersecurity programs in Ukraine and Eastern Europe to maintain public support for the alliance.

What’s Next

Zelenskiy will join a coalition of willing nations in Paris on July 10 to discuss Ukraine’s defense, per Reuters. The EU must act swiftly to fill the U.S. aid gap, with updates expected from the European Commission’s defense initiatives. Follow The Guardian or X posts like @STForeignDesk for developments, and advocate for sustained EU support to ensure Ukraine’s resilience.