EU can « push peace plans in the butt » – Diepresse.com
The Merz, Macron, Strander and Tusk, State Procedure, demands a 30-day ceasefire from Russia. The Kremlin reacts calmly to sanctions of the West.
Ukraine and European allies demand unconditional, at least 30-day ceasefire from Monday. « We know that the United States supports us, » said Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskij in Kiev after talks with allies. « If Russia refuses to complete and unconditional ceasefire, sanctions should be imposed, increased sanctions against the energy sector and the banking system. »
Russia responds with allegations to the threat of European countries with sanctions, should it refuse to take a 30-day break. « We hear many contradictory statements from Europe. They are generally confrontational and not geared towards reviving our relationships. Nothing more, » said Presidential Office Dmitri Peskow on Saturday.
Meanwhile, they could put their peace plans « in the butt », the vice chief of the Russian National Security Council, Dmitri Medvedev, wrote in English on the platform X. The former Kremlin chief commented in vulgar language for the meeting of the « Coalition of the willing“In Kyiv.
« Historical moment »
Previously, Selenskij and the representatives of the so -called “coalition of the willing” – in addition to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz France President Emmanuel Macron, the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk – had previously called with US President Donald Trump. Selenskijs Chancellor Andrij Jermak spread a photo of the group and wrote of « historical moments ».
Even before the meeting, European allies Kiev had threatened new sanctions against Moscow if Russia refused to take a ceasefire in the Ukraine War. Trump had recently commented in this direction.
« Macron, Merz, Strander and Tusk should talk about peace in Kiev. Instead, they emit threats to Russia, » said Medvedev. He asked if it was wise to put Russia before choosing a ceasefire for the « hordes » or new sanctions?
Europe and the USA are pulling together again
After the meeting, Merz emphasized: « It must be clear: If Russia refuses to do this ceasefire, a ceasefire that can be the basis for immediately starting negotiations, then we will continue to defend Ukraine and we will further increase the pressure on Russia. »
« /> Keir Strandmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz on the train trip to Ukraine. APA / AFP / Stefan Rousseau
« This is the biggest diplomatic initiative that has existed in the past few months, if not years to end the war in Ukraine, the CDU politician on ZDF said » I’m going back with the feeling that we may have a little chance. «
His Polish counterpart Tusk said: « For the first time in a long time, we have the feeling that the entire open world is really united. » The idea of a ceasefire from Monday and the immediate admission of peace talks will be carried together by US President Trump, Ukraine and the entire coalition of the federal states, which supported the country in its struggle for territorial integrity, independence and freedom.
France’s President Macron also promised robust security guarantees for Ukraine. « We could just talk to all heads of state and government that we joined the » coalition of the willing « . »
« /> Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskij and Poland President Donald Tusk welcome. APA / AFP / Ludovic Marin
Russia calls conditions for ceasefire
Russia has so far asked the USA and the EU as a prerequisite for a 30-day fire break to Kiev. « Otherwise there will be an advantage for Ukraine, » said Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow in the interview of the US broadcaster ABC. Ukraine would use a ceasefire to continue their « total mobilization » and bring new troops to the front to train new staff and to provide the current fighters a breathing space, said Peskow.
« Why should we give Ukraine such an advantage? » Peskow asked the US journalist. Russia itself is progressing on his offensive in Ukraine and has the initiative, he emphasized.
Both warring parties always accuse each other not to have any real interest in the end of the fighting. The Ukrainian President Selenskyj recently insisted on the 30-day ceasefire proposed by Trump. It should offer the prerequisite for negotiations to solve the conflict.
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