Europe and America can bring about an end to the war and a just and lasting peace. However, in order for the United States to apply maximum pressure, Europe must take a clear position. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a speech at a meeting of the European Council, UNN reports.
"In terms of diplomacy, of course. America and Europe should be at the negotiating table when the time comes. Like Ukraine, the EU should start the negotiations in a strong position, and Europe's strength is in unity. We need to work in a coordinated way for a lasting peace, not just a suspension of hostilities that Putin wants to buy time. We must push Moscow to a real, sustainable and guaranteed peace," Zelenskyy said.
The Head of State said that everyone understands that in January, President Trump will increase efforts to end the war.
"It depends on us whether Europe will support him with a strong, united voice. It is important for us to work together to ensure that China, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and other partners from the Global South not only respect Ukraine's territorial integrity, but also use their influence on Russia when necessary. We ask Europe to pay more attention to the role of these countries, as they can push Russia to respect the principles of territorial integrity, which will be in their own interests and contribute to peace," Zelenskyy said.
The President emphasized that it is also important for Europe to make a significant contribution to security.
"We support France's initiative to send a military contingent to Ukraine under these guarantees and call on other partners to join these efforts, which will help put an end to the war. Europe and America can bring the end of the war and a just and lasting peace closer. However, for the United States to apply maximum pressure, Europe must take a clear position," Zelenskyy said.
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