European leaders criticize Trump for Ukraine comments while Albanese takes a softer stance

European leaders have criticized Donald Trump for calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator." Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz labeled Trump's comments as "wrong and dangerous," while other leaders expressed strong support for Ukraine without directly attacking Trump. In contrast, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used milder language, focusing on Australia's support for Ukraine without commenting on Trump's remarks. This reflects a cautious approach amid ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S. Other leaders, including Canada's Justin Trudeau and Greece's Kyriakos Mitsotakis, emphasized the need for unity and action in support of Ukraine. They highlighted the importance of recognizing Zelensky's democratic election and the challenges of holding elections during wartime.