Crisis summit in Paris: Macron calls for EU unity against Russia!

Crisis summit in Paris: Macron calls for EU unity against Russia!

Amid growing tensions over the Ukraine war, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced that French President Emmanuel Macron wants to schedule a crisis summit in Paris. According to Sikorski, who also holds the EU Council Presidency, the meeting will take place next Monday. “We must show our strength and unity,” he urged, stressing the need to seriously discuss the terms US President Donald Trump has proposed for negotiations over the Ukraine war. “I am very pleased that President Macron wants to bring our heads of state and government to Paris,” said Sikorski at the Munich Security Conference krone.at reported.

US requirements and European reactions

Trump's push to negotiate the Ukraine war comes at a critical time, and the reactions of EU partners are crucial. The summit is seen as a central platform to emphasize European unity in crisis management. Sikorski further warned that the outcome of the war could also call into question the credibility of the US and called on the US to be aware of its responsibilities. This is important not only for Europe, but also for the stability of other countries, said Sikorski. In this regard, the Paris summit is considered crucial n-tv.de reported.

At the conference in Munich, cooperation between Europe and Ukraine was also clearly highlighted. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Europe must play a central role in peace negotiations with Russia. “Europe must be fully involved in the peace negotiations,” he said, urging a clear plan of action to ensure future security. Zelensky also warned of possible Russian attacks and called on the EU to act proactively to protect itself against impending threats.