Trump Interrupts von der Leyen Over Accusations of Russia Kidnapping Ukrainian Children
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 () During tense Washington peace talks, Donald Trump interrupted Ursula von der Leyen after she accused Russia of kidnapping Ukrainian children, while praising her as the true leader of the European Union. Von der Leyen Raises the Issue of Ukrainian Children At the August 18 meeting in Washington, which brought together the US, Ukraine, and European leaders, von der Leyen accused Moscow of abducting thousands of Ukrainian children. She stressed that their return must be a central element in negotiations with Russia. Trump Shifts the Focus to Trade The American president interrupted the EU Commission chief, responding: Though we are here today for a different reason, but just a couple of weeks ago we signed the biggest deal in history [with Brussels]. Trump then praised von der Leyen, saying she might hold more power than other EU leaders present.
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