5 important findings from a dynamic weekend of Ukraine diplomacy
5 important findings from a dynamic weekend of Ukraine diplomacy
A weekend for the history books: What started with a passionate dispute between US President Donald Trump and the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj in the White House ended with a Sign of European unity in London and the promise to take the negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war.
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The unglant scenes that took place on Friday in the Oval Office shocked the western allies. However, they were the result of weeks of fundamental changes in transatlantic relationships that were promoted by a new government in the White House, which followed an "America first" policy.
These changes initially became obvious when the US Defense Minister Pete hegseth NATO membership of Ukraine is unrealistic. This questioned the official policy of the alliance and granted Russia a significant license. In addition, he informed European Allies would.
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On Saturday Zelensky arrived in London, where British Prime Minister Keir Stranger hugged him in front of the cameras. This warm greeting continued at a meeting with King Charles in Sandringham House. But the actual sign of European unity and solidarity with Ukraine became visible during a crucial summit by the European leader in London. There they tried to find a way to a ceasefire and intensify the ongoing military support for Kiev. Straße explained on the summit that the West is at a "turning point in history" and said: "This is no moment for further conversations. It's time to act." The NATO boss Mark Rutte reported more countries who agreed to increase the expenditure of defense, while the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasized that it was crucial for Europe to "rebuild" and present a plan for this week. During the meeting, France and Great Britain suggested an alternative peace plan for Ukraine, which provides for a one -month -limited ceasefire, as French President Emmanuel Macron announced in the Le Figaro newspaper. The countries would form a "coalition of the willing" to defend the deal and guarantee peace, says Starmer, and his country would support this with "ground troops and airplanes in the air". A potential peace plan would have to include Russia. However, Moscow would not dictate the conditions for "all security guarantees", added. So far, Zelensky has not commented on whether he agrees to the proposal, while Russia has already declared that he has not accepted European troops as peace troops. What became clear from the meeting is that the support of the United States is still crucial for the peace efforts in Ukraine. Strander confirmed that each plan needs "strong US support". Since his unfortunate visit to Washington, Zelensky has repeatedly expressed gratitude for the military support of the United States and Europe. "There was no day when we didn't feel this gratitude," he said in his nightly speech on Sunday. on Saturday Zelensky said that his country was ready to the Deal" To sign minerals with the USA and described the United States as a "strategic partner". He emphasized that it would not use it to anyone except Russia if the US aid for Ukraine was set. Putin was rather covered with the excitement in the Oval Office, but the Russian state media and official reacted with joy . Moscow expects talks to restore US Russian relationships in the coming weeks. Although nothing has been publicly announced, there are rumors about an accelerated Trump-Tutin summit. The First round extraordinary discussions between Russia and the United States took place in Saudi-Arabia Ukraine was left out. CNN learned that preparations for a second round are in progress, and the weekend incident will probably ensure that Ukraine will continue to be excluded. Trump's national security advisor Mike Waltz also indicated that the USA supports new leadership in Ukraine and CNN’s Dana Bash
The dispute on Friday caused numerous allegations that the USA itself would be allied with Russia Instead of supporting their allies. The democratic Senator Chris Murphy CNN : "The white house has become an arm of the Kremlin." reports of CNN: Rob Picheta, Michael Rios, Hira Humayun, Matthew Chance, Mariya Knight, Saskya Vandoorne, Gul Tuysuz, Brice Laine, Lauren Said-Moorhouse. European solidarity is shown
New plan to terminate the conflict
American support remains essential
a win for Putin?
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