The leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland, during a meeting of the E5 format in Berlin, confirmed their readiness to continue supporting Ukraine and to present a united front at the NATO summit in Ankara. This was reported by Tagesspiegel, writes UNN.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the allies intend to send a clear signal to Russia regarding further aid to Kyiv.
Message to Russia: Ukraine remains strong
According to the Chancellor, Moscow must understand that the time has come to return to negotiations, based on the strength of Ukraine and its partners.
The meeting was also attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Merz thanked Starmer for the "teamwork" and his contribution to strengthening cooperation among the allies.
Europe prepares a common position for the NATO summit
During his speech, Merz outlined five key signals that European countries plan to convey at the NATO summit. Among them are support for a strong and united Alliance, increased defense spending, strengthening transatlantic cooperation, and long-term support for Ukraine.
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Macron stated that after the G7 summit, there is a convergence of positions between the US and European partners.
We are currently in a phase of convergence between Europeans and Americans
In turn, Donald Tusk assured that Poland will not abandon its support for Kyiv despite disputes between the countries.
Despite emotions, Poland supports Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia
He also called for maintaining the unity of the European and transatlantic community in the face of the Russian threat.