Amid waning U.S. support for Ukraine, retired Admiral James Stavridis believes President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can sustain resistance against Russia indefinitely if European allies maintain their aid, Newsweek reported.

Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Stavridis suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can “hold out for an indefinite period” against Russia, even without continued support from the United States, as long as European nations continue their assistance, according to Newsweek.

His remarks come after a confrontational meeting Friday at the White House between Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance, which cast doubt on future U.S. aid for Ukraine.

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