Leaked Call Reveals European Leaders' Distrust in U.S. Commitment to Ukraine

European leaders have expressed deep concern over the reliability of the United States as a partner in supporting Ukraine, according to confidential notes obtained by DER SPIEGEL. The notes come from a recent high-level conference call. Participants included German opposition leader Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron. A direct quote from the call underscores the anxiety. One leader stated, "We must not leave Ukraine and Volodymyr [Zelenskyy] alone with these guys." The remark highlights fears that European nations could be left to support Ukraine alone. This depends on the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The leaked discussion shows European unity on continued support for Ukraine. It also reveals a strategic worry about the future of transatlantic cooperation.