European leaders visit Kyiv to support Ukraine
European leaders visit Kyiv to support Ukraine
The leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Poland arrived in Kiev on Saturday morning to meet Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj. This meeting symbolizes a united European position that aims to publicly put the Russian President Vladimir Putin under pressure.
diplomatic conversations to terminate the war
Friedrich Merz, the new Chancellor in Germany, Emmanuel Macron, the French President, Prime Minister Keir Straers from Great Britain and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk were welcomed by Selenskyjs Stabchefand Andrij Jermak at the Kiev Central Station. These conversations underline a renewed diplomatic endeavor, a Waffeistraft In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine to be achieved, which will continue despite the efforts of the United States to convey peace.
demands for an immediate ceasefire
"There is a lot to do and numerous topics to discuss. This war has to end with a just peace. Moscow has to be forced to agree to a ceasefire agreement," wrote Jermak in his telegram channel.
The first stop by the European leader was the independence place in Kiev, where they commemorate the fallen Ukrainian soldiers. Ukraine, supported by the Europeans, has called for an immediate, unconditional 30-day ceasefire, which also supports US President Donald Trump.
Russia's position and the challenges of the peace process
So far, Russia has refused to accept such a promise. While the Kremlin has declared that he fundamentally agrees to the idea of a 30-day ceasefire, they insist on the clarification of "nuances" that have to be tackled first. In a Interview with ABC" News named Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow as one of these "nuances" to stop the arms deliveries from the USA and Europe to Ukraine.Putin has often emphasized that the "causes" of the conflict, in particular NATO east expansion, have to be addressed. In a Post on Truth On Thursday, " the United States and its partners will impose further sanctions ”. This reflects the growing frustration over the holding on Russia.
European unity and cooperation with the USA
The inauguration of Trump in January brought a complete change in the diplomatic orientation of the USA in relation to war. Ukraine and its most important allies now have concerns about a possible realignment of US politics towards Moscow. In response to this, the European leaders convened a number of meetings to show that Europe can contribute more to the military support of Ukraine and to form a uniform voice that asks the US President not to go to the Side of Russia.
"A fair and permanent peace begins with a complete and unconditional ceasefire. This is the proposal that we are driving together with the United States", President Macron wrote on Saturday morning on his X account. "Ukraine, on the other hand, was delayed by Ukraine [the proposal for a ceasefire] on March 11th, puts a preconditions, plays for time and continues to lead his invasion of the invasion. If Moscow continues to block, we will increase the pressure - together, as a European and in close coordination with the United States. We welcome President Trump to move in this direction," added Macron. <
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