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MEPs expressed concern Above Trump’s policy towards Russia and condemned attempts to blackmail the Ukrainian leadership.
Most of the European Parliament MPs also want the European Union to respond to Russian aggression in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East and the return of the so -called. great power policy. This stems from Wednesday’s statement of the European Parliament.
According to a report on a common foreign and security policy, which was supported by 378 MEPs, it should significantly increase and speed up support for Ukraine to be stronger and discourage Russia from another aggression after a possible ceasefire agreement. The European Parliament warns that the Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupts European security architecture by destabilizing and endangering the Eastern European space and the Western Balkans.
« The European Parliament’s MPs are concerned about the rapid pace such as the new US administration is canceled by the established partnerships, and are concerned about its policy of concessions to Russia and attacks on traditional allies, » the statement said.
In another report on the common security and defense policy, adopted by 399 votes, the European legislators expressed a deep concern « over the apparent change of the United States’ attitude towards the Russian aggressive war » and « strongly condemned any attempts to blackmail Ukrainian leadership to give up the Russian aggressor only to announce » peace agreement « .
Nevertheless, MEPs believe that continuing cooperation with the US is more important than ever. They therefore appeal to the Member States of the Union to continue bilateral diplomatic contacts with their American partners as a form of cooperation preferred to the Trump administration, while demonstrating unity and determination to take the EU common position.
In addition, the resolution emphasizes the need for close coordination in the field of deterrent and cooperation between the EU and NATO. MEPs agree with the ambition to strengthen the European pillar within NATO, but the development of the so -called. According to them, the European Defense Union should take place in parallel with the deepening of cooperation between the EU and NATO.
MEPs asked EU diplomacy chief Kaju Kallas to develop a comprehensive strategy for this region and increase the presence of Europe in it. At the same time, they called for permanent peace and security for the Israelis and Palestinians and expressed support for the efforts to realize the so -called. two -state solutions. (TASR)