German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron address a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin. AFP
"We both agree that Ukraine can count on us, that Ukraine can count on Europe and that we will not let (Kyiv) down," said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
He spoke alongside visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, who said: "We will continue to support the Ukrainian army in its war of resistance against Russian aggression."
Putin made the comments in a highly anticipated phone call with President Donald Trump, telling the US leader that the conflict in Ukraine could only be resolved if the West halts military and intelligence support for Ukraine.
They also agreed to a halt in Russian attacks against Ukrainian energy targets, but fell far short of securing a full ceasefire.
Macron however insisted that "the objective must remain the same, to have a measurable and verifiable ceasefire, fully respected... a solid and lasting peace and the guarantees that go with it".
"Obviously this is not conceivable without the Ukrainians being at the table," he added.
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