France and Britain have not yet decided on the parameters of a possible contingent in Ukraine

Measles Starmer in Kiev on May 10, Photo OP

France and the United Kingdom have not yet agreed on the possible placement of the Western contingent in Ukraine after ceasefire and emphasize that Ukrainian armed forces will have a leading role in security guarantee.

Source: French President Emmanuel Macron and Britain Prime Minister Kir Starmer at a meeting with journalists in Kiev, correspondent « reports »European Truth”

Details: After completing the Summit of the Macron Coalition in Kiev and the older, the older has recognized that there is no consent about the parameters, the number or location of the Western contingent.

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Macron’s direct language: « There is a discussion of all partners led by France and Britain. Can I announce the result? We are not currently working on options, and the solution also depends on what Russia’s response will be. When it will be, we will work on the most effective proposal. »

Details: He, however, confirmed that the option of directing Ukraine from France, Britain and a number of other states to Ukraine is considered: « Indeed, restraint forces are an option. But everything will depend on the course of discussion between Ukraine and Russia. »

The direct language of the old man: « As for the contingent at sea in the air and on land. Yes, there is some variability, because there is no ceasefire. »

Details: The older stated that he considers the contingent to be an impermeable and very important component of peaceful agreements.

« If there is no contingent that supports this Agreement – Putin will violate it with great probability. In the past, there have already been an agreement that he has not respected. We need a long peace. Peace that will last for several months or years is not suitable, » Britain said.

Both politicians stressed that the Western contingent will not be the main security guarantee.

« The guarantees will be built in several tiers. The first tucker of defense is the Ukrainian army itself. And the second tier is a deterrent, a contingent, » Macron said.

« We need to strengthen the Ukrainian army in order to be an element of restraint, » the old man supported.

That preceded: The results of the coalition summit on May 10 became known about the EU and USA arrangement sharply strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation in case of her abandonment of the truce. The older also reported the event agreement not weaken sanctions against the Russian Federation by the end.

Zelensky in conversation with journalists spoke against Kellog’s idea on a demilitarized zone on the line of demarcation from the Russian Federation.